Marcy B. Ruland
Therapist
Approach to Therapy
Marcy leans toward solution focused interventions and has experience utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy, along with mindfulness techniques. She incorporates a client centered approach and integrates various interventions during her sessions. Marcy believes whole-heartedly in establishing a strong rapport with her clients to foster a safe environment and build a good therapeutic relationship. Marcy believes there needs to be an overall greater concern in the world for mental health care and has been especially supportive of the telehealth aspect in its ability to help people gain quicker access for their mental health needs. She has a great passion for empathy and genuineness and believes that everyone deserves to have a positive quality of life. She takes immense pride in helping others to achieve this.Experience
Marcy is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York and South Carolina. She received her Master of Social Work from The University at Albany- School of Social Welfare with her undergraduate work in Psychology. Marcy’s extensive background involves a diverse client population. She has experience with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, disenfranchised loss, relationship concerns, career challenges, and burn-out. She has a history of working extensively with those experiencing chronic illness, specifically End-Stage Renal Disease. Marcy Ruland is a Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW 067075/10944. Supervised by Kathryn Simons, Licensed Clinical Social Worker.Specialties
Anxiety, Career Challenges, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Relationship Challenges, Stress Management, Women's HealthHobbies and Interests
In her spare time, she enjoys listening to music, cooking, gardening, and spending time with her family and dog."Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."
