
Mary Ruhland, LISW, CSW-PIP
About me
I am licensed in Iowa and South Dakota with 30 years of professional work experience. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Thank you for considering my service, I look forward to the opportunity to work together and support you on your path to wellness.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
License information
IA LISW 01284
SD CSW-PIP 3229
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mary Ruhland. 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.
In the brief time I met with Mary, her kindness was evident. She listened to my thoughts and concerns carefully. I appreciate her encouragement!
Written on Jun 05, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Mary has a warm and welcoming voice. She listens intently and responds wisely. She has professional and personal experience which she uses in the best way during sessions. Her passion for helping others is strong.
Written on May 26, 2025 after therapy with Mary for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue