- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Trauma recovery
About Maria
Maria Ruud is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with 10 years of clinical experience in Michigan. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and related issues. Her practice also addresses social anxiety, intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, career strain, and compassion fatigue.
Maria uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She helps people identify unhelpful patterns and try small, manageable changes. Sessions focus on skills for coping with strong feelings, improving communication, and handling everyday stressors.
Her background includes a decade of work with diverse problems such as chronic illness, caregiver stress, blended family issues, and substance use. That experience shapes how she notices connections between life circumstances and emotional responses. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide short-term work and longer-term goals.
People can expect a collaborative working style that emphasizes clear goals and concrete steps. Maria pays attention to how trauma, grief, or illness affect daily functioning and relationships. She aims to help people build tools for handling setbacks and making changes that fit their lives.
Maria supports clients who are navigating difficult transitions, recovering from past hurts, or trying to improve communication and boundaries. Her practice is rooted in ten years of frontline social work and clinical experience in Michigan.
How evidence-based methods are used in remote sessions
Maria works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it teaches specific skills for managing anxiety and improving mood. Another helpful method emphasizes stabilizing after traumatic experiences by teaching grounding and emotion regulation skills to reduce overwhelming reactions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to choose methods that match the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. It can also let people try shorter check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so the format fits your routine.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and related areas like social anxiety and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, focusing on clear goals and steps to improve coping, communication, and daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working in clinical and social work settings, including work with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.