FAQ

Sessions generally last 45 minutes.

Zach’s office is physically located in Hermosa Beach, CA, and he actively serves clients throughout the South Bay area, including Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Palos Verdes, Rolling Hills, Redondo Beach, Torrance, Manhattan Beach, and surrounding coastal communities.

Yes. In addition to in-person sessions, Zach offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth video therapy for clients located anywhere throughout the state of California and Colorado.

Zachary Ruff is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is credentialed in California (LMFT #149919) and Colorado (LMFT #0002842), holding a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

Ocean Therapy is an experiential, holistic modality that incorporates the natural coastal environment of the South Bay into the therapeutic process. By utilizing the ocean and coastal settings, clients can experience enhanced nervous system regulation, somatic grounding, and a deeper sense of presence and connection during therapy.

A holistic psychotherapist views the individual as an integrated whole—addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Rather than just focusing on symptom reduction, this approach looks at how emotional, physical, and environmental factors intersect to help clients access their innate capacity for healing.

Zach integrates multiple psychological frameworks tailored to each client’s unique needs, drawing heavily from Existential, Humanistic, Gestalt, and somatic (body-centered) therapies to help clients process trauma, life transitions, and emotional blocks.

Zach specializes in treating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship problems, and major life transitions. He provides a safe, non-judgmental space to help clients work through emotional pain and find greater clarity and purpose.

Yes, marriage counseling and couples therapy are core services. Sessions focus on improving communication, uncovering relational patterns, resolving deep-seated conflicts, and rebuilding intimacy and trust.

Zach primarily works with individual adults, couples, and families looking for deep psychological support, personal empowerment, and practical tools for emotional well-being.

You can book a session or schedule a consultation directly through the website at therapywithzach.com/contact or by reaching out via phone or email to discuss availability.

The initial session is an opportunity for Zach to understand what brings you to therapy, learn about your history and current challenges, and collaborate on a tailored roadmap for your healing journey while ensuring you feel safe and heard.