Ruth Anthony-McClary, LCSW
Ruth Anthony-McClary, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Trauma and mood support
- Individualized treatment plans
- 30 years experience
About Ruth Anthony-McClary
Ruth Anthony-McClary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 30 years of clinical social work experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, and practical coping skills, bringing a calm, attentive approach to each interaction. Ruth emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion as cornerstones of her work and adapts conversations and care plans to reflect each person’s unique situation and goals.
She understands that seeking change requires courage, and she offers steady support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Treatment plans are individualized and designed to meet specific needs, whether the focus is symptom relief, building resilience, or improving relationships and daily functioning. Ruth combines decades of experience with a collaborative, client-centered style to help people navigate transitions and heal from difficult experiences.
She understands that seeking change requires courage, and she offers steady support as clients take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Treatment plans are individualized and designed to meet specific needs, whether the focus is symptom relief, building resilience, or improving relationships and daily functioning. Ruth combines decades of experience with a collaborative, client-centered style to help people navigate transitions and heal from difficult experiences.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ruth Anthony-McClary have?
Ruth Anthony-McClary has 30 years of clinical social work experience.
Is Ruth Anthony-McClary a licensed therapist?
Yes. Ruth Anthony-McClary is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: NJ LCSW 44SC04805000.
In which languages does Ruth Anthony-McClary provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Ruth Anthony-McClary located?
Ruth Anthony-McClary is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Ruth Anthony-McClary as my therapist?
You can work with Ruth Anthony-McClary through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ruth Anthony-McClary work with international clients?
Ruth Anthony-McClary does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ruth Anthony-McClary cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships influence current patterns of relating to others. It helps people understand relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and how past losses or disruptions can affect present-day trust and intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own experience and emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth Anthony-McClary works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors sessions as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible options to fit busy lives. Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to access support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need to travel. This flexibility makes it easier to maintain consistency in care, schedule sessions around work and family commitments, and continue therapy during life transitions.
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