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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self-esteem work
About Ruth
Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of practice experience, Ruth Auguste focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
Ruth speaks English and works with adults who bring concerns about mood, workplace strain, and personal relationships. She also addresses body image, communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, self-love, women's issues, and post-traumatic stress. She accepts international clients and sees how life challenges affect everyday functioning.
Her day-to-day approach uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Ruth uses cognitive behavioral ideas to look at thoughts and behaviors, psychodynamic perspectives to notice recurring patterns, narrative approaches to reframe personal stories, and mindfulness methods to manage strong feelings. Family therapy is listed among her tools for relational concerns.
Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps. Ruth works with clients to identify what matters most, set short-term goals, and test changes between meetings. She adapts the discussion and plan as progress unfolds.
Ruth describes her role as a collaborator who treats people with respect and sensitivity. She asks questions, listens to responses, and helps shape a path forward based on the client's priorities and pace.
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Evidence-based approaches and what online sessions involve
Ruth uses cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness-based interventions as part of her approach. Cognitive behavioral work focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms. Mindfulness-based methods teach attention and breathing practices to manage intense emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping.She also draws on psychodynamic and narrative perspectives to notice repeating relationship patterns and to rewrite the stories people tell about themselves. These tools can help when someone wants to understand why they react a certain way or to shift long-standing patterns. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; the therapist and client work together to find the best fit based on goals and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins during a workday break, or remove travel time. If you prefer a particular session rhythm or length, discuss it when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match your needs.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as body image and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversation and plans to the client's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and testing changes between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of experience as a clinician working with the listed concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Florida.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients; check time zone and scheduling details when booking.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.