Ruth Vivian
Delaware LCSW blending trauma work and skills-based therapy
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About
Ruth Vivian, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Delaware with five years of professional experience. She focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, family and relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes. Her work also addresses specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, eating and body image concerns, and first responder issues.
Ruth uses a blend of clinical approaches to match the needs of each individual. Her training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Psychodynamic therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She draws on these methods to help clients explore patterns, process difficult memories, and build practical skills for managing intense emotions and interpersonal challenges.
She approaches therapy from a collaborative stance and recognizes that people know their stories best. Ruth works with issues across the lifespan and with a range of relational and emotional concerns, including parenting, career struggles, bipolar and depressive symptoms, intimacy challenges, and substance use. She provides services in English and is accepting international clients.
Ruth uses a blend of clinical approaches to match the needs of each individual. Her training includes Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Psychodynamic therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. She draws on these methods to help clients explore patterns, process difficult memories, and build practical skills for managing intense emotions and interpersonal challenges.
She approaches therapy from a collaborative stance and recognizes that people know their stories best. Ruth works with issues across the lifespan and with a range of relational and emotional concerns, including parenting, career struggles, bipolar and depressive symptoms, intimacy challenges, and substance use. She provides services in English and is accepting international clients.
- Location:
- Delaware, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Trichotillomania, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: DE LCSW Q1-0012094
- NPI Number: 1912657578
- License: LCSW (Delaware)
Remote therapy and clinical approach
Ruth offers online sessions that use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to connect with clients in Delaware and beyond. She accepts international clients and adapts her approach to the communication method a person prefers, keeping collaboration central to the process.Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides structured skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. Ruth uses these tools with clients who want concrete strategies to manage anxiety, anger, relationship strains, and daily stressors.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing experiences. Internal Family Systems offers a way to explore internal parts, patterns of self-criticism, and attachment-related dynamics. Together with psychodynamic and trauma-focused work, these approaches are matched to what a client brings and discussed openly so that the therapy path fits each person’s priorities.
How long has Ruth practiced as a clinician?
Ruth Vivian has five years of experience working in the mental health field.
What are Ruth Vivian's professional credentials?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and holds the license DE LCSW Q1-0012094.
Which languages does she speak?
Ruth conducts therapy in English.
Where is Ruth located?
She is based in Delaware.
What ways can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can connect with Ruth by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
This profile indicates that Ruth is accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started working with Ruth?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to initiate the process.