Frank Ruse, LCSW, LISW-CP
South Carolina · 30 years in practice
Frank Ruse is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life changes.
License and registration
- LISW-CP, South Carolina
- 8833 · expires December 2026
- LCSW, Connecticut
- 5425 · expires November 2026
- LCSW, Tennessee
- 9029 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1134247232 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Frank
Frank Ruse is a licensed clinical social worker with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life changes. He practices in South Carolina and speaks English. He aims to make starting therapy less scary and more straightforward for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
Frank uses a down-to-earth style and sometimes brings gentle humor into sessions. He listens first, then helps people figure out practical next steps.
Background and approach
His goals are usually clear - reduce distress, improve coping, and restore a sense of control in daily life. Over three decades he has worked extensively as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker. That background shaped his focus on addiction, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, caregiver stress, and first responder and veteran issues.
He also helps with sleep and eating problems, attention concerns, and relationship or communication struggles. In sessions he draws on client-centered methods to follow each person’s lead. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns of thinking and behavior.
When motivation is a hurdle, he uses motivational interviewing to support change and action. Frank describes himself as approachable and practical. He will meet people where they are and work together on steps that fit their life.
To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions to fit their availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Frank lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Approaches Frank names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Frank combines Existential Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online work. Existential Therapy helps people name what matters to them and face difficult choices, which can be useful for life purpose, grief, or major transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting connection so the person feels heard before making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors, offering clear strategies to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage cravings.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. He will talk through your goals and preferences, try approaches that fit your situation, and adjust as progress is made. The aim is to find what works best for the individual rather than sticking to one technique.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make shorter check-ins and shared notes easier between sessions. These options let people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does this therapist help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep and eating issues, parenting and caregiver stress, ADHD, and related concerns like codependency and communication problems.
What is his general therapy style?
His approach is down-to-earth and client-centered, with a focus on listening first and then working on practical steps. He may use gentle humor and aims to make the process less frightening.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 30 years of experience as an addiction counselor and clinical social worker, which informs work on addiction, trauma, and long-term coping strategies.
What credentials and region are listed?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.
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