Teela Ruehle, LMSW
- LGBTQ+ affirming care
- Trauma and grief support
- Flexible online sessions
About Teela Ruehle
Teela prioritizes a collaborative style that recognizes the person seeking help as the expert in their own story. She helps clients identify strengths and build new skills using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, tailoring those tools to individual goals. Teela also addresses practical matters like money and financial stress, life purpose, compassion fatigue, and coaching for career transitions.
Taking the first step toward change can require courage, and Teela offers steady support as clients explore healing, growth, and more fulfilling ways of living. Her practice emphasizes partnership, practical strategies, and respect for each person’s experience as they work toward their goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Teela Ruehle have?
Teela Ruehle has 5 years of professional experience.
Is Teela Ruehle a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801114288.
In which languages does Teela Ruehle provide therapy?
Teela provides therapy in English.
Where is Teela Ruehle located?
Teela is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Teela Ruehle as my therapist?
You can work with Teela through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Teela Ruehle work with international clients?
Teela does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Teela Ruehle 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 Care Options
Teela commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is offered to support processing of traumatic memories and distress linked to past events, helping people reduce intense emotional reactions and move forward. Motivational Interviewing is another method she uses to explore ambivalence and strengthen a client's own motivation for change, which can be especially helpful for life changes, career decisions, and habit shifts.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Teela works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve, treating the work as a partnership between therapist and client.
Online therapy with Teela is available by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, work, or elsewhere, and they support consistent engagement with therapy even when life is busy or travel is difficult.