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Ruth Ann Talley, LCSW

  • Experience12 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Ruth

Ruth Ann Talley is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia with 12 years of experience.

Background and approach

Her background includes roles as a medical social worker and geriatric social worker, and she has spent several years working directly with military members to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, chronic life stressors, insomnia, and trauma. She combines practical knowledge from those settings with a collaborative attitude, inviting clients to take an active role in shaping care.

Ruth Ann favors compassionate, client-centered interactions and integrates cognitive behavioral strategies when helpful to address patterns of thinking and behavior. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, relationships, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, workplace issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other focus areas.

Her style emphasizes partnership and practical tools aimed at improving daily functioning and coping. Clients can expect an approachable, goal-oriented practitioner who draws on diverse clinical experience to tailor sessions to individual needs.

Ruth Ann aims to help people develop manageable strategies and clearer perspectives so they can navigate life changes with more confidence and resilience.

Applying Client-Centered and CBT Approaches Online



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist listens deeply and follows the client’s lead to clarify goals and values. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they explore personal challenges and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering concrete techniques to reduce symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, and low mood by practicing new ways of thinking and acting.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include blending client-centered listening with CBT skills so treatment feels practical and personalized.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and maintain continuity when in-person options are limited. These formats provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or medical appointments while still accessing licensed professionals who can guide therapeutic progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ruth Ann commonly address?
She addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career and workplace problems, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, using empathetic engagement and practical interventions. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used as appropriate to explore and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work as a medical social worker and geriatric social worker, and several years supporting military members with mood, stress, sleep, and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in Virginia with license number VA LCSW 0904007699.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time and conducts work within the stated regional availability.
What session formats does she offer?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are therapy costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

About

Ruth Ann Talley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Virginia, not currently accepting new clients.