About Ruth
A steady hand for the waters you're navigating
Licensed clinical social worker and counselor in Plainfield, Illinois, walking alongside individuals, couples, and families through life's hardest chapters.
“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”
— Amelia Earhart
Meet Ruth
At times we find ourselves struggling to navigate. Through safe and effective methods of counseling, I can provide helpful tools, approaches, and encouragement to help you make the best choice for navigating the waters before you.
After completing my masters degree in social work with an added specialty in addiction counseling, I obtained my clinical license. Prior to individual therapy, I worked in general mental health inpatient and outpatient, as well as, substance abuse treatment facilities. I am trained to counsel a wide variety of clinical issues, such as anxiety, depression, anger, life adjustments issues, grief and loss, codependency, premarital, marital and divorce, family conflict, stress, and substance abuse.
I have completed additional training in Christian Biblical counseling, assisting those who prefer Biblical principles integrated into the healing process. At the preference of each individual, Biblical counsel can be incorporated into the therapeutic approach.
Taking this first step can be difficult, but every good journey starts there. I hope you will reach out today.
Masters in Social Work
with an added specialty in addiction counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
clinical license in the state of Illinois
Broad Clinical Experience
mental health inpatient and outpatient, plus substance abuse treatment facilities
Christian Biblical Counseling
additional training in Biblical principles for healing
My Philosophy
Every good journey starts with the first step
Therapy works best when it meets you where you are. My approach is a personal process: we start with insight and awareness of your core strengths, then apply new approaches and outcomes using evidence-based therapies that are all peer reviewed and approved.
No two journeys look alike. Whether you come for anxiety, a marriage that feels stuck, a family in conflict, recovery, or a longing to integrate faith into healing, our work together moves at a pace that honors your story.
Like sailing, we cannot always direct the wind — but we can adjust our sails. With commitment and the right tools, change is possible.
Take the first step today
Reach out today and take the first step on your journey. Every good journey starts there.