I am licensed in Community Mental Health in Maine and New Hampshire and have a master's level certificate in Substance Use Disorders. My background is in working in residential treatment and Integrated Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders. The modalities I use in a collaborative approach with clients; are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Seeking Safety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Integration for Substance Use Disorders when teaching groups. I have experience and training in LGBTQ, Anxiety, Depression and PTSD as well as Autism and the Intellectually Disabled population.
My areas of interest when I am not at work are volunteering for Adaptive Sports Supporting people with Autism and helping people overcome challenges related to disabilities. I love the outdoors and hiking , biking and swimming.
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Prejudice and discrimination
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Jungian Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy
ME LCPC CC7025
NH LCMHC 2331
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She has been my support in getting me through my darkest times. Thank you Ruth for all that you do. You’ve impacted me in such a positive way and I feel more confident in tackling my inner doubts and anxiety.
Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 years on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Warm, kind, good listener. She seems not just wise but spiritually-wise as well. Highly recommend!
Written on Jun 16, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She is an amazing therapist! I always feel listened to and leave feeling better than when i went in
Written on Mar 19, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Ruth is a very sweet and kind individual, sensitive to my needs, and resourceful in providing guidance for me.
Written on Mar 15, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Ruth is a good listener. She offers good insight and offers tools to support my goals. I have been able to make progress with her help.
Written on Mar 12, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Easy to work with and understanding...
Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning grief