Sara Ruiter,MSW, LMSW

Sara Ruiter,MSW, LMSW

Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Master Social Worker-Clinical - 6801088448
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Optum/United Health Care
  • Priority Health
Fees: $150hr
Free 15-minute consultation
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Offices

45 Blue Star Hwy
Suite E
Douglas, Michigan 49406

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My Approach to Helping

Life is a rich tapestry of pain and beauty, suffering and joy. If you’re feeling hopeless, fearful, lonely or just plain "stuck" - you’re not alone. I’ve walked this path myself and deeply understand the challenges life can bring. With over 20 years of dedicated experience supporting youth, women, and the LGBTQIA+ community across three continents, I’ve learned one profound truth: no matter the struggle, hope is always within reach. If you’ve lost sight of it, I will help you find it. Together, we’ll face challenges head-on, cultivate resilience, and embrace the beauty and possibilities life has to offer.

Our work will begin by exploring painful areas in your life. We will investigate them gently, respectfully and with a keen awareness of any unresolved trauma and the mind-body connection. We will also discover and practice (imperfectly) new skills aimed at growth and healing. Together we will discover the wealth of resources that already exist inside of you.

You are the expert of your own life, with profound inner strength. Emotions like sadness, anxiety, fear, and loneliness are natural parts of the journey. I will stand with you in those tender moments, offering guidance and support. Together, we will uncover clarity, foster healing, and rediscover peace.

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Ages I Work With

  • Children
  • Teens
  • Adults
  • Elders

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    LGBTQIA+ , women, youth, adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, marriage, divorce, remarriage, job change, job loss, perimenopause, menopause, families

Industries & Communities Served

  • Education
  • Entertainment Industry
  • First Responder/Medical Professionals
  • LGBTQ+
  • Military/Law Enforcement
  • Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Client Concerns I Treat

  • Academic Concerns
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Blended Family Issues
  • Breakup
  • Bullying
  • Child and/or Adolescent Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Emptiness
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Fear
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief, Loss, and Bereavement
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • Individuation
  • Irritability
  • LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Life Purpose / Meaning / Inner-Guidance
  • Midlife Crisis / Midlife Transition
  • Mood Swings / Mood Disturbance
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress / Trauma
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Religious Issues
  • School issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Trust Issues
  • Values Clarification
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness
  • Young Adult Issues
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