Ruth Ann Talley , LCSW

Ruth Ann Talley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 12 years of professional experience. She has served in roles as a medical social worker and a geriatric social worker, and has worked directly with military members to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, chronic life stressors, insomnia, and trauma.

Ruth Ann brings a practical, collaborative style to her work, meeting individuals where they are and partnering with them to identify workable steps forward. Her background across medical, geriatric, and military settings informs a flexible approach that adapts to each person’s circumstances and goals.

She emphasizes active participation from clients, believing that progress is achieved through a shared effort to manage current situations and move toward better outcomes. Ruth Ann aims to create a respectful, understanding space where people can explore challenges and develop practical coping strategies.

Client-Centered and CBT Support for Online Therapy

Ruth Ann Talley draws on client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s priorities guide the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship, and it is well suited to concerns like life transitions, relationship challenges, and issues with self-esteem.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia, and trauma-related symptoms because it targets thoughts and routines that maintain distress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Ruth Ann works together with clients to determine what methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative decision-making helps shape sessions and the pace of work.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives or to connect from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care and to adapt communication styles to what feels most comfortable for each person.