Licensed clinical social worker recordMississippi
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Mississippi
- LCSW, licence C4549
- NPI
- 1346536158
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Mississippi
These details come from information Ruth supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Caregiver support
About Ruth
Ruth Drake is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 20 years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Ruth also focuses on compassion fatigue and helps clients who are feeling drained by caregiving or work demands.
Ruth uses straightforward conversation to help people name what’s most difficult and decide what to try next. Sessions usually involve talking through recent struggles, spotting patterns that make problems worse, and practicing concrete coping steps to reduce overwhelm. She pays attention to motivation, confidence, and small changes that make daily life more manageable.
Clients can expect a practical approach that balances listening with clear strategies. Ruth supports work-related concerns, questions about life purpose, and issues many women face. She also works with people navigating the stress of caring for others or the transition to young adulthood.
Her background combines two decades of hands-on social work with experience responding to trauma and sustained stress. Ruth aims to help people rebuild steadier routines, strengthen self-respect, and find clearer next steps when life feels stalled.
If someone wants to begin, Ruth invites them to follow the platform’s matching steps and book an initial session. Sessions are conducted in English and Ruth does not take international clients at this time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Ruth draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change and recovery from stress and trauma. One approach helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with actions that reduce anxiety and increase confidence. Another approach emphasizes grounding and stepwise coping after trauma, teaching short skills to manage strong reactions and rebuild daily routines.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will listen to current struggles, goals, and personal preferences and then suggest methods that fit. Together they track what helps and adjust course if a different method would be more useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a weekday break. Many people find online sessions let them keep continuity of care while juggling work, family, and caregiving responsibilities.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Ruth works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses direct conversation and practical strategies to address problems. Sessions mix listening with concrete coping steps and goal-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
Ruth has 20 years of professional work experience. That background includes responding to trauma and long-term stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an MS LCSW, licensed in Mississippi. Those are the exact credential and state of licensure.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan you choose.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers