About

Therapy with Ruth

I have been practicing DBT for over 10 years; therefore, I use a DBT-informed approach in my private practice sessions. Having over a decade of clinical experience working as a therapist and supervisor, I have extensive experience providing evidence-based treatment in group private practice, residential treatment, partial hospitalization programs, community mental health, and outpatient settings. My therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based therapies, with a client-centered perspective, and trauma-informed lens to promote growth and healing. Our sessions may include homework to increase practice with skills and strategies in between sessions.

I also provide comprehensive DBT. I coordinate care of complex cases presenting with co-morbid mental health disorders and consult with other providers on the client's treatment team. I provide phone coaching outside of regular business hours for clients in comprehensive DBT. If you're interested in learning more about this, please reach out!

About Ruth's Clinical Experience

Areas of Expertise

Borderline Personality Disorder

Anxiety Disorders

Depression

Complex Trauma and PTSD

Family/Parenting

Couples/Relationships

Life Transitions

DBT Graduates

Education

Master of Social Work - The Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis

Bachelor of Arts, Ethnic Studies - University of California, San Diego

Certifications & Specialized Trainings

DBT-Linehan Board of Certification, Certified Clinician

CA Behavioral Board of Sciences Supervisor

DBT for Substance Use Disorders by Nick Salsman, PhD and Emily Cooney, PhD at Behavioral Tech Institute
Treating Traumatic Invalidation among Transgender and Gender Diverse People by Melanie Harned, PhD & Colleen Sloan, PhD
NEABPD Family Connections MSTR Leader Training led by NEABPD
Improving Skills in Conducting Chain Analysis in DBT: There's No Such Thing as Too Much Detail Training led by Shari Manning, PhD
Introduction to Sex/Porn/Love Addiction Training with The Center for Healthy Sex
Using DBT PE with Autistic Individuals led by Lorie Ritschel, PhD & Melanie Harned, PhD
An Introduction to DBT for SUD led by Jennifer Sayrs, PhD
Intensive Workshop: ERP for OCD led by Steven D. Tsao, PhD et al
DBT with Reactive or High Conflict Couples Training led by Alan E. Fruzzetti, PhD
Motivation Interviewing Training led by Ryan Lindsay, LCSW
ACT Workshop led by Jack Jacobsen
Prolonged Exposure in Stage 1 DBT Training led by Melanie Harned, PhD
STLCFD Training Institute DBT trainings led by Ryan Lindsay, LCSW
Foundational DBT Training led by Ronda Reitz, PhD