"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
-Anais Nin
About Reclaim Wellness Therapy
Reclaim Wellness Therapy supports sensitive, intuitive adults in healing, softening and finding their strength in a world that has not always felt gentle. Ruth offers EMDR Holistic Trauma Therapy and EMDR Intensives, blending: EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic and Spiritual therapy to support deep, embodied transformation. She also works with couples using Imago Therapy to nurture safety and repair connection. In addition, Ruth offers Restorative Sound Healing and Energy Alignment Sessions that invite the nervous system to settle, the heart to soften and the body to remember how to rest.
About Ruth Milsten, LCSW-C, RYT
Ruth identifies as a creative, sensitive soul who never quite fit into traditional boxes, and she considers that one of her greatest strengths as a therapist. Clinically, she is highly trained and deeply experienced, with extensive studies in trauma treatment modalities, attachment work, nervous system healing, and relational therapy. Ruth is licensed in MD.
She is committed to bringing skill, intentionality, and grounded clinical expertise into every session. At the same time, Ruth honors healing in its fuller sense, acknowledging the importance of spirituality, intuition, and ritual in her work.
She often incorporates sound healing, saging or reiki at the end of a session, always with respect for the client’s comfort and personal beliefs. Above all, Ruth is a devoted and compassionate listener, offering presence, attunement, and individualized care that truly meets each person where they are.
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In her free time, Ruth nurtures her own well-being through yoga, creative writing, traveling, and continued study of Buddhism, Eco Feminism, earth based spirituality, astrology and crystals. She also cherishes time in nature, meaningful connection with loved ones, and the simple joy of being with her pets.
Our Values and Approach
Reclaim Wellness Therapy blends science and spirit in a grounded, compassionate approach to healing. Ruth is an EMDR Holistic Trauma therapist and a Licensed Certified Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) since 1997, as well as a yoga teacher and sound healer since 2000. She's committed to supporting sensitive and intuitive souls through evidence-based, holistic trauma modalities, including EMDR, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Therapy, and spiritually informed counseling. Ruth partners with each client to create a clear, thoughtful path toward healing, empowerment, and self-trust.
She is also trained in Imago Couples Therapy, supporting partners in building safety and connection. Ruth’s practice is LGBTQIA+, kink, ENM, and polyamory affirming and aware, with a deep respect for diverse identities, relationships, and expressions of love.
Ruth's Training:
Many trainings in bottom up somatic trauma approaches, including Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing, Deb Dana's work and more
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Certified in Integrative Somatic Parts Work-The Embody Lab
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Reiki Training, Level I and II
Imago Relationship Couples therapist - Imago Center of D.C.
Certified Holistic Health Educator - Institute of Integrative Nutrition and Columbia University
Certified Sound Healing practitioner-Amorah Norton Sound Immersion training
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EMDR Training-Level I and II-Suzi Rutti Counseling Training Program and Intensive ongoing Consultation
200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher - Integrative Yoga Therapy; Infant Massage Instructor - International Association of Infant Massage; Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher-Yogamour Trauma Sensitive training
Lisa Ferentz Trauma Training
Board Certified Clinical Social Work supervisor for Licensed Graduate Social Workers
Masters of Social Work-University of Maryland School of Social Work
Boston University - Graduated Magna Cum Laude - B.A. in Journalism and Psychology
