Ruthie Doles
Ruthie Doles
Building great relationships is one of the most meaningful aspects of life. Hello future client! My name is Ruthie and I'm one of those rare native Floridians. My primary practice approach is relational, using interventions that can help you understand the link between your thoughts, feelings and actions and the effect on your relationships. This will improve your ability to connect with others in ways that will enhance your life. I want to support you to have the loving, fulfilling, respectful relationships you deserve. In my graduate program, I learned that all human behavior develops in the context of relationships. Family relationships are most significant to individual growth. The importance of healthy relationships in a successful life is often underestimated. The value of independence in our society overshadows our human need for connections. The quality of our family, friends, romantic, work and community connections impact our physical, mental and emotional health. Positive interactions promote feelings of connectedness and a sense of self-worth while negative encounters can lead to increased anxiety, a lack of self-confidence, and may even affect your thinking abilities. I earned a BA in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences from University of South Florida in 2009 and obtained a Master’s in Social Work from the University of New England in 2016. I proudly became a licensed therapist in 2020, one good thing that occurred during the Covid pandemic.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I love helping people, so I'm excited to meet you and figure out how we can work together to improve your mental health and relationship challenges. We'll talk about your current problems and identify which are causing you the most difficulty. We'll review a little history and background and develop goals that will help you feel healthier and more connected to those you love.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety and depression, which can significantly hinder your relationships. I have worked with those who have been involved with the child welfare/foster care system, including biological, kinship and adoptive families. I use cognitive behavior therapy to improve social and emotional functioning. Relational therapy using CBT promotes the development of skills that will assist you to identify behavior patterns that can be a source of strength or create challenges in your relationships. We will explore past trauma that may prohibit self-growth and get in the way of your ability to maintain healthy relationships. I will teach you strategies to improve communication, foster and sustain a positive rapport with others and manage conflict in a healthy way.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My passion is helping those who are struggling with a relationship in their lives. Couples or more, parent/child, extended family, co-workers, friends/peers... I will help you identify the root causes of conflict and develop ways to manage your thoughts and feelings to better handle any relationship issues.
About Ruthie Doles
Ruthie Doles offers therapy covered by UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Florida.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is my core treatment method used to help clients understand the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. With CBT, you will learn to manage difficult emotions and behaviors by identifying and changing negative or irrational thought patterns.