About

Modern life brings pressures that can wear down even resilient people. Ruth Dombrowski recognizes how shifting cultural expectations, persistent stress, and mounting frustrations can strain families, fray relationships, and contribute to health concerns.

Unhealthy coping - whether through food, substance use disorders, or behavioral addictions - can become a dominant pattern, and anger or persistent worry may push someone toward a downward spiral. Ruth helps clients interrupt those patterns and find healthier ways forward.

With 26 years of clinical experience, she combines practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to support healing, foster forgiveness, and cultivate present-moment living. Ruth works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting and career difficulties, and more.

Ruth is licensed to practice social work in both South Carolina and Texas - she holds an independent social work license in South Carolina and a clinical social work license in Texas - and provides services to clients in Texas. Accessible counseling is available today for those who want to begin making change before concerns escalate further.

Location:
Texas, United States
Years Experience:
26
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Depression, Intimacy-related issues, LGBT, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Attachment issues, BDSM, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Compulsion, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Eating, Family, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gambling, Gender dysphoria, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Kink, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Non-monogamous relationships, Obsession, OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Parenting, Personality disorders, Phobias, Polyamory, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Relationship, Relationship, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-harm, Self-love, Separation, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexual trauma, Sexuality, Sleeping, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Trichotillomania, Vaping, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: SC LISW 5050, TX LCSW 103725
  • NPI Number: 1619900875
  • License: LISW (South Carolina) #5050 exp 2026-12-31 • LCSW (Texas) #103725 exp 2026-11-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can produce real results. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or major life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person care.

A major benefit is flexibility - you can meet with a therapist in the format that suits you best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care over time.

Each therapist is a licensed professional, and clients have the option to switch providers if they need a different fit. For many people, this combination of accessibility, licensed clinicians, and multiple communication options makes online therapy a practical choice for addressing everyday mental health and relationship concerns.

How much experience does Ruth Dombrowski have?

Ruth Dombrowski has 26 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Ruth Dombrowski a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is licensed as an independent social worker in South Carolina and as a clinical social worker in Texas.

In which languages does Ruth Dombrowski provide therapy?

Ruth Dombrowski provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruth Dombrowski located?

Ruth Dombrowski is located in Texas.

How can I work with Ruth Dombrowski as my therapist?

You can work with Ruth Dombrowski through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Ruth Dombrowski work with international clients?

Ruth Dombrowski does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ruth Dombrowski cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based 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 is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Ruth. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.