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Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C

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Available both in-person and online
3116 Tucker Road Street, MD 21154
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Taking new appointments in Maryland. My aim is to help individuals create a rich and meaningful life, while effectively handling the pain and stress that life inevitably brings. My goal is to respectfully treat and engage with clients in an emotionally safe environment. My passions are treating individuals, couples and families who wish to improve their relationships, are going through life transitions or have mental health concerns. I provide in-person and Telehealth sessions. Now seeing Medicare clients, out of network, in -person/sliding scale.
I have over 35 years of experience in the mental health field and I practice in an open, warm and welcoming atmosphere. My expertise covers a wide range of issues (see below). I have 1 published article in a medical/scientific journal and have written and co-written several treatment manuals for providers. I have supervisory and managerial experience.
My focus is to help clients achieve their goals in an environment that is supportive, kind and understanding. I will also help clients to identify and conquer obstacles that get in the way of experiencing peace, happiness and harmony in life and relationships.
Call or Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist now for a free 15 minute consultation - (443) 471-8929

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Susan J. Ruckel, LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist

3116 Tucker Road

Street, MD 21154 map

 (443) 471-8929
Website
I offer in-person sessions in a HIPAA compliant, secure location that is both serene and private. I also offer secure Telehealth sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (443) 471-8929
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Susan J. Ruckel, LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist

3116 Tucker Road

Street, MD 21154 map

 (443) 471-8929
Website
I offer in-person sessions in a HIPAA compliant, secure location that is both serene and private. I also offer secure Telehealth sessions.
I specialize in Anxiety, Relationship Issues and Life Transitions 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Johns Hopkins
  • Out of Network
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I direct bill to insurance companies. I also submit invoices to clients using their out-of-network benefits. Let's talk. When you invest in yourself, you never lose!
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Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929
"
I direct bill to insurance companies. I also submit invoices to clients using their out-of-network benefits. Let's talk. When you invest in yourself, you never lose!
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Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929

Qualifications

    Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Susan J Ruckel
  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 08298 Susan J Ruckel

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 37 years
  • Attended University of Maryland, Master:s Degree Clinical Social Work-Mental Health Specialization, Graduated 1992

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from University of Maryland 2003
  • Degree/Diploma from Towson University BS Psychology / 1989
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I was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by one of the leading physicians who worked with Aaron Beck, the founder of CBT. I had the honor of working on studies that introduced the use of CBT in novel populations. Presented at scientific conferences. Also trained at UMD schoolMedicine.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929
"
I was trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) by one of the leading physicians who worked with Aaron Beck, the founder of CBT. I had the honor of working on studies that introduced the use of CBT in novel populations. Presented at scientific conferences. Also trained at UMD schoolMedicine.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Relationship Issues
  • Life Transitions

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol Use
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Human potential-achieving life goals
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obesity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spiritual psychotherapy
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Weight Loss
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I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma, loss, anxiety, depression and other affective disorders and life transitions. I use a psychodynamic approach with mindfulness and somatic interventions. Clients show improvement, and are happy with the treatment I offer. I have had many clients tell me that I helped to change their lives.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929
"
I work with clients who may be struggling with trauma, loss, anxiety, depression and other affective disorders and life transitions. I use a psychodynamic approach with mindfulness and somatic interventions. Clients show improvement, and are happy with the treatment I offer. I have had many clients tell me that I helped to change their lives.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Immuno-disorders

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Infidelity/betrayal recovery
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Spiritual psychotherapy
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I use an eclectic mix of psycho-therapeutic modalities. I am a trained cognitive behavioral therapist and help clients reshape their perceptions of current circumstances and emotions. I have extensive experience treating past trauma and help clients to address and change core beliefs that result in affective disorders such as anxiety and depression. My style is open, relaxed and compassionate.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929
"
I use an eclectic mix of psycho-therapeutic modalities. I am a trained cognitive behavioral therapist and help clients reshape their perceptions of current circumstances and emotions. I have extensive experience treating past trauma and help clients to address and change core beliefs that result in affective disorders such as anxiety and depression. My style is open, relaxed and compassionate.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (443) 471-8929

Location

Primary Location

Susan J. Ruckel, LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist

3116 Tucker Road

Street, MD 21154

(443) 471-8929

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I offer in-person sessions in a HIPAA compliant, secure location that is both serene and private. I also offer secure Telehealth sessions.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 471-8929
"
I offer in-person sessions in a HIPAA compliant, secure location that is both serene and private. I also offer secure Telehealth sessions.
Photo of Susan J Ruckel - Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Susan J. Ruckel LCSW-C, Licensed Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MSW, LCSW-C
Call for a free consultation now - (443) 471-8929