I am licensed in Michigan with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
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Ruth Hood is a Michigan-licensed therapist with 12 years of professional experience helping people work through a wide range of concerns. She supports clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship problems, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse, and she also works with those managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Ruth provides assistance with self-esteem and motivation, parenting and intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and other life changes, and she integrates coaching where helpful.
Ruth creates an open, nonjudgmental space for clients to speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings and collaborates with each person to build realistic goals and practical strategies. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage, and she offers steady support throughout the process.
She is licensed in Michigan as a master’s-level social worker, listed as MI LMSW 6801091288, and brings a professional yet approachable style shaped by over a decade of clinical practice.
Many people wonder whether virtual therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adapting to life changes, online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.
One key benefit is flexibility – you can connect in the way that fits your schedule and comfort level, whether that is a video call, a phone session, a live chat, or messaging through an app. This can make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals provide online care, and if you feel a different therapeutic approach or fit would be better, you may switch therapists at any time. For many people, the combination of professional support and flexible access makes online therapy a practical option for addressing everyday mental health needs.
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