Ruth Ann Talley

Ruth Ann Talley is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Virginia. She brings 12 years of professional experience and a background that includes medical and geriatric social work. Ruth Ann has spent recent years working directly with military members on issues such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, and chronic life stressors.

Ruth Ann prefers straightforward, practical work in sessions. She listens to what matters most and helps people set small, achievable steps. She uses approaches that focus on the person’s goals and on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions aim to make daily life feel more manageable and to reduce symptoms that get in the way of functioning.

People come to her for help with stress, coping with life changes, sleep problems, and relationship concerns. She also supports those dealing with grief, anger, workplace strain, and caregiver burden. Her work includes attention to issues like ADHD, compassion fatigue, and midlife shifts.

Ruth Ann draws on her medical and geriatric social work experience when clients face health-related or aging concerns. She blends practical problem solving with a focus on the person’s values and strengths. The goal is to help people find clearer next steps and to build routines that fit their daily responsibilities.

Her style is collaborative and direct. Clients set priorities and Ruth Ann helps track progress across sessions. To start, she asks about immediate needs and then creates a plan that fits each person’s life situation.

How her approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy is about focusing on the person’s own goals and values. It involves listening closely, reflecting what you say, and helping you find your next steps. This approach is useful when someone wants a supportive, nonjudgmental space to sort through life changes and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and change patterns that cause trouble. CBT can be a good fit for people wanting concrete tools to manage symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ruth Ann will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and preferences. That often means trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it simpler to keep a steady rhythm of appointments and to practice new skills between meetings, which supports steady progress.