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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Ruth
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Ruth Larsen has three years of practice listed and focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. She practices in California and holds the credential CA LCSW. Ruth’s work centers on helping people manage difficult emotional experiences and the aftermath of trauma.
Ruth uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most pressing. She helps people name their stressors and build simple, repeatable skills to cope. Sessions aim to make difficult topics easier to talk about and to create practical next steps between meetings.
Her background includes long experience with child welfare services, which shaped her understanding of trauma and post-traumatic stress. That experience informs how she listens for safety concerns and how she pace conversations about past harm.
Ruth emphasizes collaboration. She and the client look at which coping strategies fit daily life, then try those approaches in brief, observable steps. Progress is reviewed and adjusted as problems change.
People who prefer direct, concrete conversation about stress and trauma often find this style helpful. Ruth encourages straightforward talk about feelings, memories, and what interrupts daily functioning. The goal is to reduce overwhelm and increase manageable choices.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How Ruth’s approaches work for remote sessions
Ruth draws on established, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She uses trauma-informed conversation to help people safely tell the story of what happened, reduce overwhelming reactions, and plan concrete coping steps for daily life. She also uses brief skills-based strategies to build stress management routines that can be practiced between meetings.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then try an approach and adjust it as needed. That collaborative process helps match techniques to the client’s needs rather than assuming one method fits all.
Confirm which session formats are available before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce time spent traveling. If you prefer a particular setup, ask about current session options when you schedule your first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, with additional attention to post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct conversation and practical coping skills, aiming to name stressors and create small, manageable steps between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Her profile lists three years of practice as a clinician, and prior work includes extensive time in child welfare services which informs her approach to trauma.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.