- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness work
About Ruth
Ruth Racz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related issues. Ruth keeps sessions conversational and practical. She uses direct talking, skill work, and reflective listening in sessions.
Ruth earned a master’s degree from Troy University in 2011 and has worked in community mental health since then. That background means she has experience supporting people with a range of mental health needs and co-occurring concerns. Her clinical work has involved helping people manage emotions, improve communication, and navigate life changes.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness. She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and Motivational Interviewing when helpful. In practice this means identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying small behavioral changes, and building moment-to-moment coping skills.
Ruth aims for straightforward, conversational sessions where clients speak openly about what matters to them. She invites people to be direct about goals, struggles, and what they want from counseling. Sessions include practical exercises, skill practice, and reflective discussion.
People who prefer clear, action-focused conversations may find her style helpful. She also addresses broader life questions such as career direction, caregiving stress, intimacy concerns, and meaning or purpose. Ruth works in English and practices in Alabama.
How Ruth’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s perspective and aims to create a conversational space where the client leads what is discussed. This approach helps people clarify their goals and talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. It is often used to reduce worry, improve mood, and practice new ways of responding to difficult situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with emotion regulation and communication.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean trying CBT techniques for anxious thoughts, adding mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity, or practicing DBT skills during sessions. The plan can change as needs shift.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, such as avoiding travel time, fitting a shorter check-in during a work break, or choosing a session type that uses less bandwidth. These practical benefits can help people attend sessions more consistently while working on stress, anxiety, relationships, and coping skills.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Ruth works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar conditions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, and related life problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She uses Client-Centered methods alongside CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in community mental health settings and has worked full time since completing her master’s degree in 2011.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama and practices in that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.