Ruth Kleast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (510) 916-3341
If you keep getting in your own way, are stuck in repeating patterns or knee jerk responses, or can’t move forward from a past trauma, I can help. I am a therapist dedicated to help those who want to experience transformational change. You may be tired of being too hard on yourself, feeling shut down, disconnected, or on edge all the time. If you want to feel open to possibility again, move forward in life or rise above defeat, therapy with me may be a good fit for you.
My practice specialty is in treating anxiety, panic attacks, and other stress responses (including depression, grief, phobias, relationship problems, or PTSD).
I most often use a therapy called EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). EMDR is a well-researched approach that is uniquely helpful when you find yourself stuck in negative patterns or reactions that are hard to change, despite knowing it’s not how you want to live your life.
Therapy is about finding out how to be your most free and grounded self despite the stresses of your present and the defeats, losses, and/or traumas of your past. If you feel like you're being held down by your past or your negative thoughts, I will work with you to feel lighter and help move you toward the life you want.
Call or Email Ruth Kleast now for a free 15 minute consultation - (510) 916-3341
Let's Connect (510) 916-3341
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $235
Payment Methods
Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa Ruth Kleast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 916-3341
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 28504 Ruth Anne Kleast
- In Practice for 20 years
- Attended University of Michigan, Master's in Social Work, Graduated 2006
- Membership with EMDRIA (EMDR International Association)
- Certificate from EMDR Certified
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Ruth Kleast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 916-3341
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Body Image
- Burnout
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Emotional Regulation
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Infidelity
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sports Performance
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
Ruth Kleast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 916-3341
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- EMDR
- Trauma Focused
Ruth Kleast
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (510) 916-3341