Michele
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Let's Connect (518) 749-4585

Therapy is about you, your hopes and dreams, your struggles and challenges. People come to therapy hoping to change. And often, people come to therapy feeling lost and alone with their emotions, unable to share their sorrow with those close to them.
I work with clients who seek to cope with uncomfortable emotions like anxiety or depression, and want to understand themselves and why they feel frustrated and stuck.
My practice is focused on working collaboratively with clients. The trust and bond we form provide the healing potential.
In our first session, we'll explore the challenges you're facing in a supportive, non-judgmental space.
Call or Email Michele Ruland now for a free 15 minute consultation - (518) 749-4585
Let's Connect (518) 749-4585

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BCBS of Vermont
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- BlueShield of Northeastern New York
- CDPHP
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
- Highmark
- Medicare
- MVP Health Care
- NYSHIP | NY State Empire Plan
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Michele Ruland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 749-4585
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / R085443-01 Michele Ruland
- In Practice for 37 years
- Attended Hunter College School of Social Work, Graduated 1989
- License: State of New York R085443-01 / 2025
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Michele Ruland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 749-4585
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Anger Management
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Chronic Illness
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obesity
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Michele Ruland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (518) 749-4585
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Single Parent
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Emotionally Focused
- Grief work
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness Based Stress reduction, meditation
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Michele Ruland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (518) 749-4585
Location
Nearby Areas
Michele Ruland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Call for a free consultation now - (518) 749-4585