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Theresa Ruge

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I am an LCSW that has been practicing since 2016. My specialties include trauma therapy by utilizing EMDR as well as other evidence-based practices like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion Freedom Technique (Tapping Technique), Cognitions work, Strength Based Therapy, Mindfulness skills and Psychodynamic therapy. I also have 5 years of experience with harm reduction and chemical dependency.

My approach to therapy

My practice has always been through the lens of a trauma informed care, which focuses on the values of trust, respect, resilience, collaboration, empowerment, and compassion to feel the connection and support in therapy. I will be here along the way to allow space of healing, growth and ensure that you never feel judged.

What you can expect from me

A client will always leave a session feeling heard, respected and with a new approach to use in between sessions. It is very common for a client to go home with a new task or skill to try and to review at the next session. Progress and growth is very important to me.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Solution Oriented, Energetic

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at State University of NY - Buffalo
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Depression, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Positive Psychology, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Schema, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychoanalytic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Jungian, Attachment Based, Gestalt
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English