Maria Ruud

Maria Ruud, LMSW, is a Michigan-based therapist with 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and personal growth. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), she brings professional training in helping clients navigate emotional and life challenges with practical, compassionate support.

Her work centers on helping clients strengthen self-love, build healthier communication patterns, and move through barriers such as social anxiety, isolation, and low self-esteem. Maria approaches therapy with a holistic, person-centered perspective, meeting clients where they are while also focusing on the skills and insights that can support lasting change.

Maria draws on experience working with concerns that may include trauma recovery, mood-related struggles, workplace stressors, and multicultural considerations. She collaborates closely with each client to explore their individual story, identify patterns that may be getting in the way, and develop coping strategies that fit real life. Her aim is to help clients build resilience, reconnect with inner strengths, and feel more grounded in day-to-day living.

Whether someone is facing a major transition, navigating interpersonal dynamics, or seeking deeper self-understanding, Maria provides a supportive and empowering therapeutic environment. She helps clients process past experiences, clarify values and goals, and take steps toward meaningful, positive change.