Ruth Ann Talley, LCSW

Ruth Ann Talley is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with over a decade of experience. She brings practical, hands-on experience from roles in medical and geriatric social work and focused work with military members over the past six years. Ruth Ann keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented, aiming to help people find clearer ways to manage stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build an open, respectful space where a person’s priorities guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors can ease symptoms like panic, insomnia, and low mood. Sessions are collaborative and paced to fit each person’s needs.

Ruth Ann often supports people coping with relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, career setbacks, and compassion fatigue. She also works with concerns such as ADHD-related challenges, social anxiety, and issues that can come with aging or caregiving roles. Her background in medical and geriatric settings informs a practical approach to daily challenges.

People who choose Ruth Ann can expect clear, direct conversation about goals and steps to reach them. She emphasizes skills that make life easier day to day, such as sleep routines, coping strategies for panic, and tools for managing workplace stress. The focus is on small, manageable changes that add up over time.

Her practice is grounded in 12 years of clinical work as an LCSW in Virginia. Those interested in starting will be asked about their priorities and what they hope to change, so sessions can be tailored from the first meeting.

How her approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist creates space for someone to set priorities, and conversations center on what matters to the client. This approach is helpful for sorting out relationship issues, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood and behavior. It uses straightforward techniques to reduce panic, improve sleep, and challenge unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT is practical and often includes homework between sessions to practice new skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth Ann will talk with each person about their goals, daily routines, and what feels most helpful. She adjusts methods based on needs and preferences so therapy stays useful and focused.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also make it simpler to keep continuity of care around work, caregiving, or changing schedules.