Ruth L. Eichler, LMSW
Imago Relationship Therapy
Living Your Best Life
If you are in a relationship or a marriage and wish more tools to effectively and lovingly connect in meaningful ways, I can assist you. I am a certified Imago Relationship Therapist (advanced clinician).
If you are an individual wish to move to a better state of emotional, mental and spiritual wellbeing and to move through issues, I am happy to assist you with a variety of methods that best suit you. These methods might include talk therapy, mindfulness meditation, Heart Math for stress reduction, art, or EMDR, and sometimes yoga. EMDR has been very successful as a tool to assist those wanting to work through traumatic events and issues so that you can be freed from the pain and triggers from the past.
Psychosynthesis principles that assume that each person has a wise self within and that we can move to greater states of integration and wellbeing underlie my work as a therapist.
Education/Training
I have a Masters Degree in Secondary Education (Wichita Sate University 1974) and a Masters Degree in Social Work (Western Michigan University 1990).
Psychosynthesis Training -- (1983-1994 plus ongoing education)
Imago Relationship Therapy -- advanced clinician since 1999 with ongoing continuing education
EMDR -- Level I and II (1990's)
Yoga Teacher Training (completed 2009)
Continuing Education -- for social work license
Bio
I have been in private practice as a psychotherapist for 27 years. I have facilitated hundreds of workshops and training programs over the years, all with the intention of enhancing personal and spiritual growth. I have trained therapists in Psychosynthesis principles and methods since 1986 and provided supervision, and co-faciltated a Sound Mystery School for seven years. My husband and I have a peace chamber in the tradition of Joseph Rael on our land and offer many programs through this venue. I am also a yoga teacher, certified through the Yoga Alliance.
As a therapist, I see late adolescents and adults of all ages with about half of my practice being with couples and the other half with individuals.
Memberships
National Association of Social Workers
Imago Relationships International
Imago Michigan
EMDRIA
Yoga Alliance
AAP (Association for the Advancement of Psychosynthesis)
Payments Accepted
Insurance, cash, check
Hours:10-6
License:6801061288 Michigan
Helpful Links
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Information about emdr as a model for trauma and therapists:
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Therapy
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Marriage Counseling
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Body Image Issues
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Caregiver Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Relationship Issues
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Depression
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Divorce
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Eating Disorders
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Stress Management
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Trauma and PTSD
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Grief and Loss
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Women's Issues
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Certified EMDR Therapist (EMDRIA)
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Certified Relationship Specialist (CRS)
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EMDR Part 1 and 2 (EMDRIA)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
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Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
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