My name is Annette Heywood Ruskin.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) providing out-patient therapy.

Mission Statement:   To facilitate high level wellness for individuals, children and families.

Philosophy:  Services are biologically informed and solution-oriented emphasizing the development of positive life skills and strategies that empower individuals and families.  A mindful, holistic approach to life challenges will foster personal resilience and healthy relationships for a lifetime.

Specialties:

Families and Children
Comprehensive intervention for families experiencing challenges with divorce, co-parenting and custody issues.  Intervention with families who struggling with a family member's substance abuse or other behavioral disorders.  Special expertise intervening in behavior management with children.

Women's Issues
Domestic Violence; Divorce; Life Transitions; Self Esteem; Communication Skills and Interpersonal Skills.

Mental Health Symptoms and Diagnosis
Biologically informed therapy for individuals diagnosed with Depression; Mood Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Adjustment Disorders; Trauma and Related Disorders.