LCSW, 9 years of experience
Ruth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida. During the past 10 years she has worked with children, adolescents, and families in a variety of situations including homelessness, residential facilities, substance, and the court system. Ruth believes everyone should have a safe and healing place to work through life's difficulties. She works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem, and trauma.
My goal is to create a safe space where patients can tell their story, gain insight into how that has impacted them, and create a new reality that is more fulfilling. Patients can expect sessions to be a collaborative process, designed to empower them to accomplish mental health and wellness goals. I can offer new perspectives and provide insight moving them towards their personal goals.
My greatest strengths as a therapist lie in my ability to create a safe and empathetic space where clients feel heard and understood. I believe in actively listening, building strong therapeutic relationships, and tailoring my approach to each individual's unique needs and goals.
I have the privilege of working with a diverse array of clients, each bringing unique challenges that can lead to transformative growth. My ideal clients are those who are genuinely motivated to engage in the therapeutic process. My passion for being a therapist stems from my commitment to helping individuals navigate their lives, especially those undergoing significant transitions such as moving, career changes, or healing from a divorce or breakup. I find great fulfillment in supporting individuals facing family dynamics that hinder their ability to thrive. This includes people who, despite once being highly functional, now grapple with interpersonal conflicts, work-related stress, a history of trauma, depression, anxiety, or difficulties with self-worth and boundary-setting. There is no greater reward for me than witnessing someone overcome their challenges and uncover healthier ways to communicate and care for themselves. Together, we can embark on a journey of growth and resilience that leads to lasting change.
This therapist utilize CBT to aid patient with addressing overwhelming issues in a more positive way by breaking them down into smaller parts. Patient are thought how to change negative patterns to improve the way they feel.
Therapist utilize mindfulness to help patient become more aware of their thoughts and feelings in the present moment, without judgment, to promote self-compassion and well-being.
This therapist utilize solution focused brief therapy to aid patient with identifying resources, strengths, and exceptions. Therapist work closely with the patient to create your desired future.
In my practice, I use trauma-informed care to create a safe, supportive, and trusting environment, where I understand that past traumas can impact patient's experience and I approach Patient care with sensitivity and respect.