be action-oriented.

  offer suggestions.

  provide good, timely and courteous service. 

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist.  I have been licensed by the State of Ohio since 1988 after earning a doctorate from the University of Toledo (Toledo, Ohio) and completing an internship at Togus Veterans Administration and Regional Office Center (Togus, Maine).  I have received a solid education and post-education training that allows me to be a generalist in my scope of practice, although I generally treat depression, anxiety and those with family difficulties.  I have been trained in a variety of approaches, but generally use Cognitive Behavioral Systems, and Client Centered Therapy.  Psychological Directions has been my practice name since 1991, although I was licensed as Ruth Ann Roehrig, Ph.D. at that time. While I primarily am involved in providing psychotherapy services, I also teach, lead groups and work with individuals striving to excel in their chosen aspirations (see the tab labeled Sports Psychology/Skills Enhancement).

Psychotherapy services are offered for those who are diagnosable as having a mental health disorder.  Insurances generally cover these services, but you need to be aware of the details in your specific insurance policy.  I am on a number of insurance panels, but in today’s shifting health climate, it would be best if you checked and discovered whether I will be covered by your policy.  While I will bill your insurance company for you at your request, I don’t take responsibility for disputes over coverage or payment.  If your insurance denies payment, you will still be responsible for all charges; and so knowing what is covered is important.  If you decide that treatment is unaffordable by a solo practitioner, there are organizations with sliding scales that might be more appropriate.