Betsy Ruth, LCSW-C

Ms. Ruth is a licensed psychotherapist who has been providing therapy/counseling services for more than 25 years to individuals aged 18 and older.

She proficiently treats disorders of mood, anxiety, post-traumatic stress/other trauma, personality, grief/loss, and psychosis/psychotic disorders.

Throughout the years, she has provided services for survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, veterans, those with substance addiction, the elderly, and LGBTQIA+ populations.  Her work experience has included in-home programs, substance abuse programs, residential/long-term programs, and community mental health settings.

Ms. Ruth’s primary treatment approaches include Holistic Therapy, which focuses on the mind, body, and spirit, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) which features breathing exercises, various types of meditation, and aromatherapy. She also utilizes trauma-informed care, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Eclectic Therapy.

Due to her treatment approach, Ms. Ruth finds that her clients benefit most from in-person services.

Ms. Ruth, LCSW-C is currently in-network with Care First Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, United Healthcare/UMR, Aetna, MultiPlan, and Cigna. She offers in-person and telehealth appointments for clients 18 years of age and older. A super bill can be provided to the patient or responsible party for submission to the patient’s out-of-network insurance company.