Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)
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4 Endorsed
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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I am accepting 2 folks for weekly individual therapy. I use a neurodiversity affirming, strengths-based perspective, and an anti-oppressive lens on the reality that we're in a neurotypical world. I would encourage people who are interested in an Autism Assessment to check out my website which has more information. For Assesssments, I cannot take insurance. I'm accepting individual therapy clients at this time.
As an autistic person who has had an assessment. I know what it's like to pursue an evaluation to affirm an essential part of yourself. I strive to write assessments that are affirming and non-pathologizing while also ensuring criteria for a diagnosis is documented.
Email is the best method to reach me. Please visit my wesbite to learn more about the assessment process.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa
Insurance
- Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6801093232 Ruth Spalding
- In Practice for 13 Years
- License: Idaho Department of Occupational Licenses MBTSWO-43991 / 2023
- Attended University of Michigan, MSW, Graduated 2011
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Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Autism
Expertise
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Bisexual
- Fat Folks! / Fat liberation
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence
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Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
4 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Anti-Oppression / Anti-Racist
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Feminist
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
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Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Groups
Autist Support Group
Small closed therapeutic group of Autistic folks facilitated by an Autistic therapist. Neurodiversity affirming, self-identification affirming. Sliding scale: $20-$80/session. Email: contact@truenodetherapy.com to register for the group. Virtual: Google Meet, captions available. Group begins September 2024. See my group website page: www.truenodetherapy.com/group for more information.
Expertise
Asperger's Syndrome
Autism
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$80
Group Meets
Every other Wed 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
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Location
Nearby Areas
Ruth Spalding
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW