PhD., LCMHCS, RPTS
Dr. Ruth DeVito is the founder of Playful Minds Therapy & Wellness Center, PLLC. She is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate, and welcoming space where children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families feel supported throughout their journey toward healing and growth.
Her passion for mental health began with a desire to better understand people's experiences and help others navigate life's challenges. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of South Florida in 2006, her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University in 2012, and her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Walden University in 2025.
Throughout her career, Dr. DeVito has had the privilege of working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, supporting them through a variety of life experiences and transitions. She has a special passion for working with children through play therapy, helping young clients find their voice, build confidence, and develop skills that support emotional wellness.
As a bilingual therapist, she is honored to provide services in both English and Spanish and is committed to ensuring clients feel understood, respected, and valued. Beyond therapy, she enjoys providing mental health education through community workshops, mentoring future clinicians, and advocating for greater access to quality mental health care.
When she is not in the therapy room, Dr. DeVito enjoys spending time with her loved ones, exploring creative activities, continuing to learn and grow professionally, and finding moments of joy and connection in everyday life. These experiences remind her of the importance of balance, self-compassion, and meaningful relationships—values she strives to bring into her work with clients.
At Playful Minds Therapy & Wellness Center, PLLC, our hope is that every client feels welcomed, empowered, and reminded that they do not have to navigate life's challenges alone. We would be honored to support you and your family on your journey toward wellness.
PhD
LCMHCS (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor)
RPTS (Registered Play Therapist Supervisor)
Creating a safe space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to heal
Our mission is to provide compassionate, culturally responsive, and evidence-based mental health care that empowers children, adolescents, adults, and families to heal, grow, and thrive. Through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach, we create a safe and supportive environment where every client can build resilience, strengthen emotional well-being, and achieve lasting, meaningful change.
At Playful Minds Therapy & Wellness Center, we recognize that life experiences can shape how we think, feel, and respond to the world. Our trauma-informed approach creates a safe, supportive, and empowering environment where healing can occur at your own pace. We prioritize trust, collaboration, and emotional safety while helping clients build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, and regain a sense of control. Whether you have experienced significant trauma or are navigating everyday stress, we meet you with compassion and without judgment.
We are committed to providing high-quality care grounded in research and clinical expertise. Our therapists integrate proven therapeutic approaches tailored to each client's unique needs, goals, and stage of life. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all model, we personalize treatment to help clients develop practical skills, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting change.
We believe every person possesses strengths, resilience, and the capacity for growth. Therapy is a partnership where we work together to identify your goals, build upon your existing abilities, and develop new strategies for overcoming challenges. By focusing on strengths while addressing areas of concern, we help clients gain confidence, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful progress.
Every person's story is unique. We value and respect the diverse backgrounds, identities, cultures, beliefs, and lived experiences that shape each individual. Our therapists strive to provide inclusive, culturally responsive care where clients feel heard, understood, and respected. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment that honors each person's values while delivering compassionate and individualized treatment.
Healing looks different for everyone. We use developmentally appropriate and creative interventions to meet clients where they are, particularly when working with children and adolescents. Through play, expressive activities, mindfulness, and other engaging therapeutic techniques, we help clients explore emotions, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and foster personal growth. Our goal is to make therapy meaningful, engaging, and effective for individuals across the lifespan.
When faith is meaningful to you, we can integrate spiritual values and beliefs into our work together. This honors the whole person you are.