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Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy in Baltimore
I am a licensed psychologist in Maryland with extensive training in counseling psychology, offering evidence-based therapy to help individuals achieve lasting personal growth. My practice focuses on creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients can address challenges like anxiety, depression, and life transitions. With a doctorate from the University of Kansas and post-doctoral experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, I bring specialized expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care. My approach emphasizes holistic treatment tailored to each client's unique goals, whether they're navigating relationship issues, grief, or major life stressors.Located in Baltimore's Harborside area, I serve diverse clients including professionals, veterans, and students, offering free initial consultations to ensure a good therapeutic fit. I prioritize confidentiality while maintaining ethical standards and have experience working in varied settings from private practice to medical centers. Clients often appreciate my down-to-earth style and commitment to helping them build resilience and find peace with their past and present.
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Stress Management
Relationship Counseling
Grief Support
Life Transitions Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer evidence-based therapy tailored to individual goals
- Our practice combines cognitive behavioral therapy with client-centered approaches
- We provide free initial telephone consultations
- Our therapist holds a doctorate in Counseling Psychology
- We serve diverse populations including veterans and professionals
Services
Anxiety Therapy
Specialized treatment for anxiety disorders using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy. Clients learn coping strategies to manage symptoms and regain control over daily life. Our approach addresses both immediate symptoms and underlying causes of anxiety.
Depression Counseling
Personalized therapy for depression that combines talk therapy with practical skill-building. We help clients break negative thought patterns and develop healthier habits to improve mood and quality of life through collaborative treatment planning.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized care for trauma survivors using trauma-informed approaches. Our therapy helps process traumatic experiences safely while building resilience. We address both recent and long-standing trauma effects on mental health and relationships.
Relationship Counseling
Therapy to improve interpersonal relationships and communication skills. We address relationship conflicts, boundary setting, and emotional connection issues. Sessions focus on developing healthier patterns and understanding relationship dynamics.
Life Transitions Coaching
Guidance through major life changes like career shifts or loss. We help clients navigate uncertainty and develop coping strategies. Our approach combines emotional support with practical problem-solving for smoother transitions.
People
Ben Rutt, Ph. D
Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Ben Rutt, Ph. D is a Maryland-licensed psychologist with a doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. He specializes in evidence-based therapies for anxiety, depression, and trauma, with experience treating diverse populations including veterans and professionals.
Questions
Is therapy confidential?
Yes, therapy is confidential with limited exceptions for safety concerns or legal requirements. We maintain strict privacy standards.
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Interpersonal Psychotherapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, I provide free telephone consultations to discuss your needs and determine if we're a good fit for therapy.
What issues do you specialize in?
I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, grief, and life transitions with personalized treatment plans.
How long are therapy sessions?
Initial sessions typically last 90 minutes, with follow-up sessions around 45 minutes. Treatment duration varies based on individual needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can contact me through the website or call (301) 502-5896 to schedule a free consultation and discuss appointment availability.
