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LCSW, LISW-CP

Frank Ruse, LCSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Frank

Frank Ruse is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. He blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a calm, approachable style to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low self-esteem, grief, sleep and eating difficulties, and ADHD.

Background and approach

His background as an addiction counselor informs a steady, experienced perspective on substance-related issues and co-occurring mental health concerns. Frank emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that meets people where they are and moves at a pace that fits each person’s needs.

He integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, while drawing on existential ideas to explore meaning and life direction. Motivational strategies and trauma-focused work are used when clients need support with recovery, coping after harm, or building sustainable change.

Based in South Carolina, Frank offers therapy through a range of online formats and invites prospective clients to start by completing a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to his availability. He aims to make the process straightforward and to provide practical tools alongside empathic listening.

Approaches that guide online work and practical change

Client-centered therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s goals and values lead the process; this approach helps people feel heard and supports personal agency in addressing stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete strategies for managing anxiety, depression, sleep or eating problems, and patterns related to addiction or ADHD challenges.

Trauma-focused therapy provides targeted ways to process and reduce the impact of traumatic events, combining safety-building, coping skill development, and gradual processing to help people regain functioning after abuse or other harm.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to clarify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust techniques over time so the work aligns with personal preferences and progress.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and continuity of care. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other locations, fit sessions into busy days, and use different communication modes for skill practice, brief check-ins, or deeper conversation depending on what works best.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and sleeping problems, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, drawing on cognitive behavioral strategies, existential reflection, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to create practical, personalized plans.
How much experience does the therapist have?
He brings 30 years of experience as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker, which informs work with substance-related concerns and complex emotional challenges.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials with license numbers TN LCSW 9029 and SC LISW-CP 8833, and practices from South Carolina.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Connecticut, Tennessee

Languages

English

What Frank can help with

Frank Ruse works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes.

Frank works with people with emotional difficulties.

How Frank approaches therapy

Frank's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Frank is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in South Carolina, with 30 years of clinical experience.