Ruth Chapman

In a world that is ever changing, sometimes you experience thoughts of being left behind, overwhelmed by everyday tasks and expectations. Maybe you’re finding yourself in the thick of parenthood, feeling like you’re surviving rather than thriving. Feeling like there is some distant past version of yourself that you feel guilty missing. If this is you, you’re my people!

Perhaps you’re a teen, or young adult, transitioning to a new school, college or jumping two feet first into adulthood just hoping to find a solid foundation, except you’re sinking, feeling isolated, like you’re the only one suffering. If so, you are my people!

I’ve learned that in order to be the best version of myself, I had to let go of the guilt, shame and embarrassment that filled my days; so that I could walk towards a more fulfilling life. I am here to help you do the exact same thing.

Together we will dive into all the surface feelings that are causing you distress. Feelings of shame, guilt, anxiety and depression. We will navigate the ways that these overwhelming feelings are negatively impacting your relationships, creating irritability towards the people you care about, making it difficult to get out of bed, or possibly even taking care of basic hygiene needs like brushing your teeth (I won’t tell your dentist!).

We will explore the negative narratives you have created about yourself, narratives about not being enough or the narrative of guilt for not keeping up with the highlight reels you see on your screen (those people struggle too by the way).

We will take these narratives apart because honestly, they are no longer serving you, they are hurting you. Together we will work to heal from wounds you may have tucked away and we will walk towards a version of yourself that you love, one step at a time!

I love to bring a warm and welcoming, yet direct, approach to every session!

My passions include supporting survivors of family violence, survivors of sexual assault, those struggling with anxiety and depression, maintaing healthy relationships and supporting indivudals through parenting. As a mother, I personally understand the challenges that come with navigating a new life, while at the same time struggling with newfound waves of depression, anxiety, shame and the never ending parent-guilt. I know all too well the feeling of trying to balance all of life's expectations while still trying to remember to wash your face at night after a long day. (Sometimes I sleep in my makeup, too).

What makes me the ideal therapist for you? Or maybe even the ideal therapist for your teen who may be struggling? Well, I have spent the last several years working with children from 0-18 years of age, offering support to their parents and other support groups along the way. Also, I have been trained in many modalities such as, Trauma Focused-CBT, Cognitive behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy, which means I am well equipped to help you through your individual healing process. However, I believe that everyone is a master of their own healing, they just may need a little extra help to guide them through the process.

My goal in therapy is to create a safe place where you and I can collaborate together towards meeting your individual goals. I vow to keep you accountable while at the same time offering you the support that you need to be able to grow and increase your skills to manage difficult emotions. Let's step into healing together and towards a life worth living!

EDUCATION

• Associates in Psychology

• Bachelors of Arts in Sociology

  • emphasis in Social Services

• Masters of Social Work

LICENSURE

• Licensed Master Social Worker | Under Supervision

TRAINING & CERTIFICATES

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy | DBT

• Child Parent Psychotherapy | CPP

• Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | TF-CBT

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy | ACT

• Written Exposure Therapy | WET

• Circle of Security

• Caring Dads

• Infant Mental Health Endorsement Level 1 | IMH-E1

I am an out of network therapist offering discounted fees as well as a sliding scale. I offer a Superbill that can be submitted to your insurance company to access any out of network benefits available to you, for your reimbursement; upon request.

All consultations are free. Initial sessions are $100 up 90 mins. Weekly individual and family/couples sessions are $100 per session for duration of 45 mins..