Ruth is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Her post-secondary education began at Central Michigan University where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology & Family Studies, later followed by a Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Wayne State University.

Ruth has prior experience in Child Welfare as well as Community Mental Health. Currently, Ruth works as a clinician in a school based environment where she provides emotional and mental health services and support to students, parents, and school personnel.

Ruth’s compassion for working with children and families has deepened tremendously as she embarked on her newest position as a mother to a handsome and energetic son. Ruth has shown herself capable of providing not only compassion, but empathy and care to parents and children. This connection allows for Ruth to continue to grow and gain knowledge in relation to attachment and Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders.

Ruth meets clients where they are at and has experience needed to provide a variety of treatment modalities to ensure the best practices to each and every child and family, based on needs. She has worked with a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Informed, Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focus Brief Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.