Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (510) 257-9746
Life is challenging. We all benefit from receiving support as we navigate transitions, relationships, and the constancy of change. I have 20 years' experience supporting people who span a diverse range of ages and cultural backgrounds. My approach integrates body and sensory awareness with relaxation practices. I offer information about how neurobiological processes impact functioning and experience. The therapeutic relationship is collaborative and dynamic as we observe and shift unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior. Some people choose to make art as part of most meetings; others prefer to mostly talk.
Exploring and implementing strategies and skills keeps therapy practical, grounded and effective. I incorporate recovery-based principals and a harm reduction approach. I know that all change is incremental and happens through persistence. Clients express appreciation for my humor, the accuracy of my reflections, and the ways that I honor diversity.
Recently a new client expressed to me: "This is what a therapeutic relationship feels like!" If you are ready to make positive change, and would like to receive supportive understanding, down-to-earth guidance, and immediately applicable tools, please contact me.
Call or Email Eleanor Ruckman now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 257-9746
Let's Connect (510) 257-9746
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Venmo, ZelleInsurance
- Claremont EAP
- Out of Network
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 40803 Eleanor Ruckman
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduated 1999
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board ATR #10-188 / 2010
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 257-9746
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Grief
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Body Image
- Child
- Codependency
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Polyamory & ENM
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 257-9746
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 257-9746
Location
Nearby Areas
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Call for a free consultation now - (510) 257-9746