Mary Anne Ruane, LCSW

New Jersey · 30 years in practice

Mary Anne Ruane is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

LCSW, New Jersey: 44SC00086700 · expires August 2026
NPI: 1972595817 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 30
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Mary

Mary Anne Ruane is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions. She focuses on practical steps that reduce distress and restore daily functioning. Her approach is straightforward and supportive for people who want clear direction and steady encouragement.

She meets each person where they are and builds a plan that fits their situation. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and ways to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Background and approach

Hypnotherapy may be offered when it seems like a useful option alongside talk-based work. Mary Anne has worked extensively with addictive behaviors and with people dealing with alcohol or drug issues. She also addresses phobias, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and grief.

Communication problems, codependency, and workplace stress are other common topics she helps people navigate. Her style blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to create short-term and longer-term plans. She explains strategies in plain language and helps people try them between sessions.

Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed. Mary Anne practices in New Jersey and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Sessions are offered in English and she brings a calm, experienced presence to each appointment.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Mary lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
LGBT
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Aging and geriatric issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Guilt and shame
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Approaches Mary names

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Online support

Therapeutic methods online and how they help

Mary Anne uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Hypnotherapy as core options in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises; it is often used for anxiety, depression, phobias, and panic. Hypnotherapy involves guided relaxation and focused attention to help shift habits, reduce cravings, or work with stress responses when that approach feels appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, try methods that seem likely to help, and adjust the plan together based on progress and preferences. That way the work stays tailored to real needs rather than following a fixed script.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be a good fit for a quick check-in. Live chat or text messaging lets someone send short updates or get brief guidance between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and body-related problems, parenting challenges, anger, and bipolar symptoms.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She uses plain language, sets clear steps, and adjusts plans based on what is working for the person.

What is her experience background?

She has thirty years of clinical experience, including extensive work with addictive behaviors and family members affected by addiction.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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