Ruth Riffe, LICSW, WV | Psychotherapist

About Ruth Riffe

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Emotionally Focused

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Reality Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ruth Riffe

Hi there, I'm Ruth! Sometimes life brings feelings of hopelessness and despair. I provide compassionate support and practical tools to help you begin the healing process. Together we will nurture your strengths, build confidence, and develop skills that support lasting change. I specialize in treating anxiety and depression. Please reach out when you are ready. My approach I use cognitive behavioral therapy to promote healing and empowerment. Together we’ll explore the underlying issues that contribute to unhelpful thoughts and emotions and identify patterns that keep you stuck. We’ll build a strength-focused plan that emphasizes realistic, achievable steps and solution-oriented strategies to restore balance. My focus You may be struggling with anxious thoughts and self-doubt. You are not alone. I have helped many clients move toward emotional balance and greater self-trust by combining compassionate listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies. I’ll work with you to create a plan for healing that feels safe, achievable, and aligned with your values. My communication style I focus on building a warm, trusting environment where you can explore your emotions at your own pace. Through active listening and reflective dialogue, I support honest communication and help you uncover strengths and insights that promote healing. My journey to mental healthcare My desire to help others achieve peace and resilience drew me to the field of therapy. With 25 years of clinical experience, I help clients identify and build on their strengths to overcome obstacles and barriers. I combine compassionate listening with practical, evidence-informed strategies so you can regain confidence and develop coping skills.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - West Virginia

Education and training

Radford University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1891788493

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Ruth Riffe work with?

Ruth Riffe works with Rula Health - West Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ruth Riffe?

Ruth Riffe frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ruth Riffe on their profile.