Mary Ruhland
Compassionate therapy for life transitions and emotional healing
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About
Mary Ruhland, LISW, CSW-PIP, is a licensed therapist in Iowa with 30 years of experience supporting people through difficult seasons and complicated emotions. She works with individuals dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem concerns, and she brings particular attention to the pain of social isolation, relationship strain, and major life transitions.
Her work is compassionate and individualized, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are and shaping therapy to fit their needs. Mary helps clients build self-understanding and self-love, strengthen communication, explore a sense of life purpose, and process the impact of past experiences. She also supports people navigating panic attacks, body image concerns, intimacy-related issues, midlife changes, and other challenges that can affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
Mary aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore what they are feeling, develop resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths. Her focus is to walk alongside clients as they pursue healing, personal growth, and meaningful change at a pace that feels workable and supportive.
Her work is compassionate and individualized, with an emphasis on meeting each person where they are and shaping therapy to fit their needs. Mary helps clients build self-understanding and self-love, strengthen communication, explore a sense of life purpose, and process the impact of past experiences. She also supports people navigating panic attacks, body image concerns, intimacy-related issues, midlife changes, and other challenges that can affect mood, relationships, and daily functioning.
Mary aims to create a collaborative space where clients can explore what they are feeling, develop resilience, and reconnect with their inner strengths. Her focus is to walk alongside clients as they pursue healing, personal growth, and meaningful change at a pace that feels workable and supportive.
- Location:
- Iowa, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Anger management, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexuality
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: IA LISW 01284, SD CSW-PIP 3229
- NPI Number: 1326030545
- License: LISW (Iowa), CSW-PIP (South Dakota)
Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care
Mary Ruhland draws from several evidence-informed approaches that can work effectively in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration, helping clients feel supported as they explore emotions, relationships, and life transitions at their own pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, depression, panic, and self-esteem concerns by helping clients identify unhelpful patterns and practice more workable ways of responding. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when feelings are intense or relationships feel hard to navigate.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Mary works collaboratively with clients to understand what brings them to therapy, what they want to change, and what style of support fits best, adjusting the work over time as goals become clearer.
Online therapy offers flexibility and access without needing to commute. Sessions can take place by video calls or phone sessions, and support can also happen through live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to stay engaged between appointments and fit therapy into a busy schedule.
How much experience does Mary Ruhland have?
Mary Ruhland has 30 years of experience.
Is Mary Ruhland a licensed therapist?
Yes. Mary Ruhland is licensed and holds the credentials LISW and CSW-PIP. Her license details are IA LISW 01284 and SD CSW-PIP 3229.
In which languages does Mary Ruhland provide therapy?
Mary Ruhland provides therapy in English.
Where is Mary Ruhland located?
Mary Ruhland is located in Iowa.
How can I work with Mary Ruhland as my therapist?
You can work with Mary Ruhland through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This range of options can make it easier to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Mary Ruhland work with international clients?
Mary Ruhland does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Mary Ruhland cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.