Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Oakland, CA 94610
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
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check
Insurance
- Claremont EAP
- Out of Network
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Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of California / 40803 Eleanor Ruckman
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Certificate from Art Therapy Credentials Board ATR #10-188 / 2010
- Attended Notre Dame de Namur University, Graduated 1999
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (510) 257-9746
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Anxiety
- Child
Expertise
- ADHD
- Codependency
- Depression
- Grief
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (510) 257-9746
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Body Positivity ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- Expressive Arts
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Narrative
- Play Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (510) 257-9746
Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Location
Nearby Areas
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Eleanor Ruckman
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, ATR
Last Modified: 20 Apr 2024