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I have worked for over 20 years as a therapist specializing in trauma and working with victims of crime. More recently, at the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, I was working at a public health center with a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and was able to see the long-term effects of trauma and stress. This can affect people in so many areas of their lives including physical health, mental health, education, employment, substance abuse, and relationships. These concerns can follow people for decades.
During the pandemic, we especially see the need to take care of ourselves on the emotional, spiritual and physical levels. Both Anxiety and Depression have increased by at least 25%! So many people are struggling right now. Please know that you are not alone!! There are many ways that we can work together to learn skills to manage these issues. I truly enjoy helping people realize their strengths to heal in a positive way.
Professional experience
29yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseParenting issuesDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ruth Westfall. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Ruth is wonderful. However, I do not feel that I am getting the bang for my buck. I feel as if I could be getting more constructive input from someone else. Ruth is very sweet and supportive, but it’s more like a friend.
Written on Nov 21, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and coping with life changes
Awesome! Ruth has helped me a ton, and has done a lot to ground me and navigate my issues.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ruth Is A Great Therapist, She listen and Have Great ideas.I would recommend Her
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
I have had a variety of therapists in this short life thus far, she was easy to build a connection with compared to others I have met.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She has helped me through some of the hardest times in my ever changing life. I am eternally greatful to her help.
Written on Apr 10, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Ruth has been such a great start for my healing. She sends me videos and homework that has opened my eyes to the fact that I need to move forward on my journal of loving myself and doing what I need to do for myself and only me. I will continue my healing w Ruth. Thankyou so much Ruth~
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Ruth hss been easy to talk to and I love ideas she has had.
Written on Jan 15, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Ruth is very kind and patient and brings a sense of ease from the first session.
Written on Jan 10, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Ruth is very considerate and understanding. She listens to my concerns and offers ways to navigate through my emotions. She makes me feel heard and valued. I really appreciate her and this platform!
Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues
Ruth is great & I am enjoying therapy with her.
Written on Jun 07, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management, and coping with life changes
She is a good listener, warm, and thoughtful.
Written on Jun 05, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and eating disorders
She is amazing always helpful, she always responds in a timely manner, and is willing to listen.
Written on Apr 10, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and adhd
Ruth is always on time for our sessions and she's available via the chat function. She always sends me the most helpful worksheets. I have a difficult situation that I'm grappling with and an overwhelming amount of things stressing me out, and Ruth is able to help me prioritize these things so we can work on them all, a little bit each session.
I am engaging more in self-care because of my sessions with Ruth, and I'm definitely already seeing progress. She has helpful suggestions for my healing; I highly recommend Ruth. She is great at what she does.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and adhd
She’s truly amazing. She listens when I need to feel heard & shares advice when I feel lost. She always responds quickly & opened my eyes to how helpful therapy can actually be.
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 1 week on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Great support! Thanks and looking forward to some more good talks!
Written on Aug 04, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Ruth is the absolute best. I have come across some unsatisfactory therapists, but Ruth ended my search for a good one. She listens to you, validates your feelings, and works with you how YOU want to be worked with. She even gives so many resources to look up!
Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Ruth has been very helpful in listening to my problems and helping me understand why I did the things I did - and she also does a good job of trying to explain to me why things were done to me. She gives me a lot to process and helps walk me through my thoughts as they evolve.
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I'm just so grateful
Written on Mar 17, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks
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