Contact Form
Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch within 48 business hours. You must be based in Virginia for counseling services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm
MONDAY-Friday
Phone: (703) 831-7563
FAx: (703) 977-1741
Thank you!
Contact Form
Fill out the form below and I'll be in touch within 48 business hours. You must be based in Virginia for counseling services.
If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, please call 988 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Send message
OFFICE HOURS: 8am-4pm
MONDAY-Friday
Phone: (703) 831-7563
FAx: (703) 977-1741
Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept insurance?
What is your cancellation policy?
How often do we meet?
I am an out-of-network specialty provider which means that I do not accept insurance. Upon request, I am able to provide you with a superbill for all services provided. I am also able to help you to identity if you may have out-of-network benefits. To learn more about out-of-network benefits and how to access them, if you have them, please here.
As every situation is unique, together at your first session we will establish the frequency of our sessions. Generally as a brief-solution focused counselor, I recommend a frequency of sessions 1x/week for 5-6 sessions.
How long do I need to be in counseling?
Without our meeting, it is difficult to determine the length of time that may be beneficial for your unique situation. By working from a solution-focused perspective, it is my aim to support you in reaching your desired outcome as efficiently as possible. After each of our sessions, I will ask you if you would find it helpful for us to meet again.
Does it matter where I am for sessions since we are meeting virtually?
Yes! For our sessions, meeting in a confidential and comfortable space is essential. Though it may be tempting to drive, eat or multi-task during our sessions, to help you reach your desired outcomes I ask that our time together be treated like any important appointment you may have.
Can you work with clients anywhere in the country?
Presently, I am licensed to work with clients who reside in the state of Virginia.
To provide the best quality services, I require a 48 business hours cancellation notice or the full session fee is charged.
You are welcome to reschedule your session with me as needed.
DR. VICTORIA DANSEREAU-RYAN, PSY D. Says
"Ruth is holistic"
"I had the absolute pleasure of having Ruth as my colleague. We previously worked closely together in a home-based therapy setting. Ruth was always warm, approachable, and very quickly makes every person in the room feel comfortable with her calm and genuine demeanor. Her therapeutic approach is holistic, compassionate, and healing-centered. I highly recommend Ruth if you are looking for a clinician who is invested in client care, highly skilled, and invested in your emotional growth and healing."
Elayne SMITH, LMFT Says
"Ruth is a joy."
"It's not just Ruth’s significant clinical and technical skills that make her an incredibly skilled therapist, it is also her ability to connect with others. Ruth was a joy to work with because she was consistently authentic with both herself and others, being an embodiment of secure attachment for her colleagues, clients, and employer alike."
Tao H. Says
"Sincere, gentle and sturdy, you'll be hard pressed to find a counselor..."
Sincere, gentle and sturdy, you’ll be hard pressed to find a counselor with whom you can feel safer or more secure. Ruth radiates a genuine compassion that’s not surface level, and a deep intuition about the unique and diverse weights that threaten to capsize a woman’s heart. Ruth holds the kind of space for you where you can truly breathe.
"Ruth moves with empathy, kindness and deep awareness..."
WHITNEY M. Says
"Ruth moves with empathy, kindness, and a deep awareness of how the mind impacts the way one shows up in various spaces. In fact, those exact traits are what drew me to her beautiful spirit when we first connected. She leads with intentionality and counsels with compassion- it’s a pleasure to witness her live out her dream of helping others navigate their healing journey. "