Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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182 Tamarack Circle, Skillman, NJ 08558
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Making the decision to engage in psychotherapy is an important step in healing from traumatic life events that leave emotional wounds long into adulthood. My approach to working with individuals suffering from traumatic stress comes from an understanding that trauma is stored in the body. Often traditional talk therapy is ineffective until one learns how to calm the body’s heightened state of anxiety and therefore allowing the mind to focus on healing rather than survival. Substance abuse is often an effective but maladaptive coping strategy for the emotional and physical stress responses that linger long after the traumatic experience is over. I assist clients who struggle with substances to discover the connection between their substance use and their trauma symptoms, and to develop new strategies for recovery that start with the body.
My therapeutic approach is psychodynamic and based in attachment theory. In addition to using traditional psychotherapy techniques, I utilize EMDR and Sensory Motor Psychotherapy for treating the symptoms of PTSD and complex trauma. I am also a Registered Yoga Teacher and promote the benefits of combining trauma sensitive yoga practices (meditation, breathing, postures, etc) with psychotherapy.
If your life is impacted by early childhood experiences of relational, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault or other traumatic events I can help. Recovery from trauma is possible! If you are ready to begin your journey toward healing please contact me. Licensed in New Jersey and New York.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05373100 Debra Ruisard
- In Practice for 18 Years
- License: State of New York 092416-01 / 2021
- Certificate from EMDR Certified Therapist EMDRI / 2022
- Attended Rutgers University, Graduated 2006
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (908) 402-4799
Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Chronic Relapse
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Harm Reduction
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Spirituality
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (908) 402-4799
Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- EMDR
- Harm Reduction
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (908) 402-4799
Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Location
Primary Location
Ivy Counseling Group
182 Tamarack Circle
Skillman, NJ 08558
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Nearby Areas
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Debra Ruisard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, LCADC
Last Modified: 10 Apr 2024