During Our Sessions, You Will Feel…
Validation
“Ruthie’s expertise in perinatal mental health is a true asset to the DC Metro Area. As a first time mom, I struggled to balance this new role with the shifting dynamics of my marriage.
Ruthie helped to normalize these issues and come up with helpful strategies and suggestions to navigate this uncharted territory.
She is an excellent listener, and consistently ensured that my concerns - big and small - were validated and addressed.”
Support
“Ruthie is warm, engaging, supportive, and an excellent listener. She combines empathy and professional knowledge with a delightful candor.
She clearly understands the full spectrum of human experiences and behavior, particularly the conflicting emotions affecting women and mothers after giving birth: the struggle to understand how family dynamics change, the disorienting mix of happiness, sadness, and overwhelm.
Ruthie appreciates how and why certain life changes can temporarily unmoor us, and understands the value of talking through the next steps in an open, constructive way.”
Compassion
“Ruthie’s approach to treatment is based on extensive training and experience, but carried out with warmth and compassion.
She meets the entire family without judgement and helps them grow together towards a place of health and happiness.
She is a resource and partner that no D.C. family should overlook!”
Well-Informed
“I recently took Ruthie’s 1 day training on CBT for Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period and highly recommend it. She is down to earth, passionate, and genuine in her approach.
Not to mention, super knowledgeable in treating this population. The information presented and materials to use are excellent, and she said we would be able to apply what we learned in our next session and she was right.
Highly recommend this course!”
Secure
“If you’re looking for a counselor who is informative, active participant in community in bringing the most recent knowledge, research to better serve her clients Ruthie Arbit Counseling is where you want to come.
She is a great teacher and exceeded my expectations of her class/training about Postpartum Depression.
She is a force to be reckon with, yet she is so humble and relatable. Thanks Ruthie look forward to participating in more of your future classes.”