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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Ruth has been very helpful. She knows so much and provides guidance that has made a difference to me.
Written on Sep 14, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 6 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
I really feel heard and supported by Ruth. You can tell she truly cares for her patients and is committed to help however she can. I have not had the best experience with therapists so working with Ruth has been a breath of fresh air.
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue
This service has been awesome! I would definitely recommend to anyone who needs it
Written on Dec 09, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Wonderful therapist!
Written on Nov 15, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Ruth has been great so far - only through 1 session but still! I feel supported and seen. Much better than the last option I was given. I’m looking forward to our next session
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd