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Ruth Spandau-Stern

Therapist
37 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I believe that what you hold , is holding you....Meaning... when you experience stress, anxiety, or feeling disconnected, you are unknowingly holding onto feelings and stress that you may not be aware of, And when you suppress those emotions, they hold you back from feeling the joy, the freedom, the peace and fulfillment you desire.

I help you find the "hidden blocks and feelings" that hold you back from being emotionally free and show you how to heal, release and transform into the higher version of you

My approach to therapy

I know from my own experience and with clients that it is not enough to change your thoughts- we must also heal and release what is held the body- the body holds years of memories and emotions. So, I give you practices to heal the mind, body and spirit. This is where you can make the biggest breakthroughs!

What you can expect from me

When we meet, I do an intake with you, where you share you deepest desires, and challenges and we create a plan for you. We look at your history, and relationships, And look at your biggest blocks to healing.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    37 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Sleep disorder, Panic disorders, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Somatic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Children
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1177 Louisiana Avenue Ste 214
    Winter Park, FL 32789