Ruth Ann Talley , LCSW

Ruth Ann Talley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia with 12 years of professional experience. She has served in roles as a medical social worker and a geriatric social worker, and for the past six years she has worked directly with military members addressing concerns such as depression, anxiety, chronic life stressors, insomnia, and trauma.

Talley has engaged with people from a wide range of backgrounds and brings a collaborative, respectful approach to care. She emphasizes the client’s active participation in shaping therapy and works alongside individuals to develop practical strategies that fit their life circumstances. Her practice focuses on helping clients manage current challenges and move toward better outcomes through tailored support and evidence-informed techniques.

As a Virginia-licensed LCSW, Talley combines her clinical training with real-world experience in medical, geriatric, and military settings to offer focused, compassionate care. She aims to create a therapeutic process that acknowledges each person’s strengths while addressing symptoms and stressors that interfere with daily functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy places the person and their experience at the center of care. In this approach the therapist offers empathy, active listening, and acceptance while clients lead the pace and direction of sessions; it is well suited for people seeking understanding, stronger self-awareness, and support through life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-based, often used for issues such as anxiety, depression, insomnia, and stress-related concerns because it helps clients develop strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts the plan over time as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to access care from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and convenient for their situation.