Therapy with Ruth Assi

Therapy with Ruth Assi 🛋️ Online Therapy in TX | Hablo Español ❤️
Helping BIPOC individuals & moms navigate OCD, anxiety & trauma

We talk a lot about support in motherhoodand yes—support matters deeplyBut here’s what often gets missed…You can have th...
05/06/2026

We talk a lot about support in motherhood
and yes—support matters deeply

But here’s what often gets missed…

You can have the partner
the village
the doula
the classes
the preparation

…and still struggle

I’ve sat with moms who did everything “right”
and still found themselves navigating postpartum anxiety, depression, or OCD

Not because they failed
Not because something is wrong with them

But because maternal mental health is not prevented by support alone

That’s why Maternal Mental Health Day matters 🤍

Because this conversation has to include *everyone*
Not just the moms who are visibly struggling
Not just the ones without support

All moms

If you’re feeling this right now—
confused, overwhelmed, or questioning why it’s hard despite having “everything”

You’re not alone in that experience

Support and struggle can coexist
And you deserve care that holds both

Saving and sharing resources today because you don’t have to navigate this alone 🤍

📍Bilingual therapy across Texas (Spanish/English)
💻 Virtual sessions
💛 Postpartum, OCD, and anxiety support

📞 214-831-7844
📧 ruthassi@theandwaytherapy.com
🌐 www.theandwaytherapy.com/ruth-assi

We talk a lot about support in motherhoodand yes—support matters deeplyHere’s what often gets missed…You can have the pa...
05/06/2026

We talk a lot about support in motherhood
and yes—support matters deeply

Here’s what often gets missed…

You can have the partner
the village
the doula
the classes
the preparation

…and still struggle

I’ve sat with moms who did everything “right”
and still found themselves navigating postpartum anxiety, depression, or OCD

Not because they failed
Not because something is wrong with them

But because maternal mental health is not prevented by support alone

That’s why Maternal Mental Health Day matters 🤍

Because this conversation has to include *everyone*
Not just the moms who are visibly struggling
Not just the ones without support

All moms

If you’re feeling…
confused, overwhelmed, or questioning why it’s hard despite having “everything”

You’re not alone in that experience

Support and struggle can coexist
And you deserve care that holds both

Saving and sharing resources today because you don’t have to navigate this alone 🤍

📍Bilingual therapy across Texas (Spanish/English)
💻 Virtual sessions
💛 Postpartum, OCD, and anxiety support

📞 214-831-7844
📧 ruthassi@theandwaytherapy.com
🌐 www.theandwaytherapy.com/ruth-assi

If no one told you intrusive thoughts can happen postpartum, this is for you.Many moms feel ashamed, scared, or confused...
05/02/2026

If no one told you intrusive thoughts can happen postpartum, this is for you.

Many moms feel ashamed, scared, or confused by the thoughts that can show up after birth. They often keep it secret because they fear judgment.

But thoughts are not intentions. Thoughts are not identity. Thoughts are not predictions.

Postpartum OCD and postpartum anxiety are treatable, and support matters.

You deserve care too. 💛

🌐 www.theandwaytherapy.com/ruth-assi
📧 ruthassi@theandwaytherapy.com

Anxiety gets treated like the villain so often that many people start believing the feeling itself means something is wr...
05/01/2026

Anxiety gets treated like the villain so often that many people start believing the feeling itself means something is wrong. But anxiety is a normal human emotion. It often shows up when something matters, when life feels uncertain, or when you’re stepping into growth.

For those with OCD or chronic anxiety, the brain may say: “If I feel anxious, there must be a problem.” That’s where the cycle can deepen through checking, overthinking, avoiding, or seeking reassurance.

But feelings are not facts. Sometimes anxiety is information, and sometimes it’s a false alarm. The work is learning to pause, tolerate uncertainty, and respond intentionally.

You do not need to eliminate anxiety to move forward. Sometimes healing looks like feeling anxiety and still choosing what matters most.

I offer bilingual virtual therapy across Texas for OCD, anxiety, and postpartum mental health.

Ruth Barajas Assi, LMSW
214-831-7844
ruthassi@theandwaytherapy.com
www.theandwaytherapy.com/ruth-assi

Fort Worth Birth Provider Meet Ups will be back in Fall 2026 🍂This year, we gathered 6 times and built something meaning...
05/01/2026

Fort Worth Birth Provider Meet Ups will be back in Fall 2026 🍂

This year, we gathered 6 times and built something meaningful together.

We hosted casual networking meetups, had real conversations about marketing, exchanged books, talked endometriosis and explored new coworking spaces.

Most importantly, we connected with 50+ unique birth providers across our community.

Grateful for everyone who showed up, shared space, and helped make this year what it was. Looking forward to continuing to grow and support one another next season. 🤍

-Meaghan, Ruth & Yavierlis

✨ FW Birth Provider Meet Up ✨We know a lot of us spend our days supporting moms… and sometimes it feels like we forget t...
04/09/2026

✨ FW Birth Provider Meet Up ✨

We know a lot of us spend our days supporting moms… and sometimes it feels like we forget to show up for ourselves. Birth work can feel isolating, so join us!

📸 Pay-What-You-Can Headshots
Step into the spotlight! Get a professional photo that reflects you—your work, your story, your season. We’re sponsoring them so cost isn’t a barrier. Suggested $10–15, but truly pay what feels right.

🗓 Friday, 4/24 | 1:00–2:30 PM
💛 FREE to attend
🎟 RSVP: fwbirthmeetup.eventbrite.com

Come as you are. Connect with other birth workers. Share stories. Leave with something tangible that celebrates your work and your presence.

✨ FW Birth Provider Meet Up ✨Hey friends! Come join us for the FW Birth Provider Meet Up—an in-person gathering where bi...
04/07/2026

✨ FW Birth Provider Meet Up ✨

Hey friends! Come join us for the FW Birth Provider Meet Up—an in-person gathering where birth providers from all walks come together. This is a space to connect, share stories, swap tips, and grow your community 🤍 Whether you’re a doula, midwife, nurse, or simply passionate about birth work, you belong here.

🗓 Friday, 4/24
⏰ 1:00–2:30 PM

We’ll also be offering a tour of Riverside Coworking so you can experience this inspiring space in person!

📸 Plus: Pay-what-you-can headshots
Need a fresh photo for your website or social media? We’ve got you. Show up as you are and leave with a confident, updated headshot.
Suggested range: $10–15 (pay what feels sustainable for you 💛)

🎟 RSVP here: https://fwbirthmeetup.eventbrite.com or link in bio ❤️

Come hang out, learn, and support one another in a relaxed, welcoming space. We can’t wait to see you there!

— Meaghan Semple, LPC & Ruth Assi, LMSW

BirthSupport CommunityCare

🚨 New Blog for Clinicians 🚨Not all OCD treatment is created equal and understanding the differences matters.If you’re a ...
04/03/2026

🚨 New Blog for Clinicians 🚨

Not all OCD treatment is created equal and understanding the differences matters.

If you’re a therapist wanting a deeper, more nuanced understanding of how to treat OCD, this post breaks down key approaches like ERP, I-CBT, and ACT in a way that’s practical, clear, and grounded in real clinical work.

Because treating OCD isn’t about reducing anxiety, it’s about changing the relationship clients have with uncertainty, thoughts, and discomfort.

🔗 Link in Bio or head to the website theandwaytherapy.com/therapist-blog

MentalHealth

🚨 New Blog for Clinicians 🚨Not all OCD treatment is created equal and understanding the differences matters.If you’re a ...
04/03/2026

🚨 New Blog for Clinicians 🚨

Not all OCD treatment is created equal and understanding the differences matters.

If you’re a clinician wanting a deeper, more nuanced understanding of how to treat OCD, this post breaks down key approaches like ERP, I-CBT, and ACT in a way that’s practical, clear, and grounded in real clinical work.

Because treating OCD isn’t about reducing anxiety, it’s about changing the relationship clients have with uncertainty, thoughts, and discomfort.

🔗 in bio or head to theandwaytherapy.com/therapist-blog

MentalHealth

03/27/2026

Another one in the books! Thank you .latinatherapist for sharing your endo story, the education and resources 🌼

We hope you can join us for our next birth provider meet up on April 24th at 1 p.m. at Riverside Coworking; a formal invitation and RSVP link will follow soon!

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨Not all therapy for OCD is the same.OCD isn’t just about “being anxious.” It’s intrusive thoughts, doub...
03/26/2026

🚨 New Blog Post 🚨

Not all therapy for OCD is the same.

OCD isn’t just about “being anxious.” It’s intrusive thoughts, doubt, discomfort, and the urge to do something—anything—to feel relief. And while those compulsions might help in the moment, they often keep the cycle going.

That’s why the type of therapy matters.

In my newest blog, What Is the Right Treatment for OCD? Understanding ERP, I-CBT, and ACT, I break down approaches that are actually designed for OCD, so you can better understand what effective treatment can look like.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the cycle, this is for you. 🤍

🔗 Link in bio

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