Ruth Ann Talley, LCSW
Licensed in Virginia · 12 years in practice
Ruth Ann Talley is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with twelve years of professional experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904007699 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1023470010 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
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About Ruth
Ruth Ann Talley is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with twelve years of professional experience. She has a background that includes medical social work and geriatric social work, and she has spent recent years working directly with military members on mood, sleep, and trauma-related concerns. Her approach emphasizes practical steps and collaboration with each person she sees.
Ruth Ann uses straightforward conversation to identify what is most pressing.
Background and approach
She listens for the small patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of responding. Sessions are focused on clear goals rather than long explanations. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities.
That means the person sets the pace while Ruth Ann reflects, asks clarifying questions, and helps find options that feel manageable. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative behaviors that can reduce anxiety and improve sleep.
Main issues she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, self-esteem, and workplace stress. She also works with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, and military-related issues. Ruth Ann keeps sessions practical and goal-focused, often assigning small tasks to try between meetings.
People who prefer clear steps and a collaborative partner in problem solving tend to do well with her style.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ruth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Ruth names
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Online support
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens closely, mirrors what she hears, and helps people choose the next steps that feel right for them. This approach is useful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and mood changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth Ann will work with each person to decide which methods to try first and will adjust the plan based on what helps. Together they set goals, track progress, and pick tasks that fit daily life.
Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What issues does Ruth Ann help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, self-esteem, workplace struggles, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative; she listens, helps set goals, and suggests small steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth Ann has twelve years of professional experience, including roles in medical and geriatric social work and recent work with military members.
Where is Ruth Ann licensed and based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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