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Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Divinely You

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Circular Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
(475) 473-8359
Let's Connect (475) 473-8359
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
The trans community struggles with the highest rates of suicidality among the general population. It has been well established that trans people disproportionately experience mental health issues related to emotional and/or physical suicidality. This is because simply by being born trans, one experiences an inherent sense of not belonging in society, which results in barriers to necessary health care. Trans people often spend their lives longing to be seen and heard, searching for emotional stability that is difficult to find in a world that has told them who they are is wrong. This rhetoric is found in language such as the “born in
Divinely You Supportive Services trauma-informed, trans-affirming mental health care to the transgender community Name Change Options Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Resources Psychosocial Therapeutic Counseling Peer Support Groups Employment, and Empowerment Advocacy! Fight for Transgender Rights Trans Closet Housing Therapy for LGBT Community
he trans experience is not an intrinsically distressing one. Gender variance within the embodiment of gender is a part of being human. Divinely You’s mission is grounded in reframing "dysphoria" as trauma to the body, coming from internalized shame over a lifetime. Divinely You hopes to uplift and honor the trans experience and body according to each person
Call or Divinely You now for a free 15 minute consultation - (475) 473-8359

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1 Circular Avenue

Hamden, CT 06514 map

 (475) 473-8359
I can reached by phone and email. I have an intimate office soft chair in person therapy also online therapy available weekdays and evenings
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
$75 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
You don't have to be on this journey alone. Let's heal together from the trauma that society places upon us. It's Healing Time Trans, LGBT.
Divinely You
Let's Connect (475) 473-8359
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1 Circular Avenue

Hamden, CT 06514 map

 (475) 473-8359
I can reached by phone and email. I have an intimate office soft chair in person therapy also online therapy available weekdays and evenings
I specialize in Addiction, Depression and Anxiety 
$75 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
You don't have to be on this journey alone. Let's heal together from the trauma that society places upon us. It's Healing Time Trans, LGBT.
Divinely You

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $75
  • Couple Sessions $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (475) 473-8359
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (475) 473-8359

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Nadine Davisha Ruff
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 7664 Nadine Davisha Ruff

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 6 years

    • Additional Credentials

  • Licensed by State of Connecticut / 7664
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I have a National Provider ID. I have life experience as a Trans Black woman, I understand the Trans struggle.
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359
"
I have a National Provider ID. I have life experience as a Trans Black woman, I understand the Trans struggle.
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Behavioral Issues
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I work with clients who are trans / LGB and who may be struggling with their mental health issues related to emotional/physical suicidality, depression, anxiety, self-expression, inherent sense of not belonging, discrimination, sexual/physical abuse, and addressing the whole self. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359
"
I work with clients who are trans / LGB and who may be struggling with their mental health issues related to emotional/physical suicidality, depression, anxiety, self-expression, inherent sense of not belonging, discrimination, sexual/physical abuse, and addressing the whole self. During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American , 
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Intervention
  • Learning to Heal and Love From Your Trauma
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Trauma Informed Care, Trans Affirming Care, Evidence-Based Practice, CBT, DBT. Your experience will be Reassuring, Affirming. To foster healing, embodiment, self-expression, dignity, well-being, and a sense of belonging among the transgender and gender-diverse community. To uplift and honor the experience and body according to each individual's medical, social, and psycho-emotional needs.
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359
"
Trauma Informed Care, Trans Affirming Care, Evidence-Based Practice, CBT, DBT. Your experience will be Reassuring, Affirming. To foster healing, embodiment, self-expression, dignity, well-being, and a sense of belonging among the transgender and gender-diverse community. To uplift and honor the experience and body according to each individual's medical, social, and psycho-emotional needs.
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (475) 473-8359

Groups

Divinely You Trans Group

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Hosted by
Nadine Davisha Ruff

Divinely You Trans Group hopes to uplift and honor the experience and body individual’s medical, social, and psycho-emotional needs. Safe place trans individuals Divinely Y support, uplift, strengthen, empower, and educate

Expertise

Depression
Transgender

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$70-$90

Group Meets

Second Thu 4 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Location

1 Circular Avenue

Hamden, CT 06514

Email Nadine Davisha Ruff about this group or call - (475) 473-8359

Location

Primary Location

1 Circular Avenue

Hamden, CT 06514

(475) 473-8359

Email us

Website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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I can reached by phone and email. I have an intimate office soft chair in person therapy also online therapy available weekdays and evenings
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 473-8359
"
I can reached by phone and email. I have an intimate office soft chair in person therapy also online therapy available weekdays and evenings
Photo of Nadine Davisha Ruff - Divinely You , Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Divinely You
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (475) 473-8359