- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Ruth
Ruth Racz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family issues, bipolar disorder, grief, career stress, parenting strain, and related concerns.
Ruth keeps sessions conversational and straightforward. She uses Client-Centered ideas alongside Cognitive Behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding. Conversations focus on what matters now - symptoms, relationships, work, and the practical steps someone can try between sessions.
Her clinical background includes long-term work in community mental health. That experience means she is familiar with a wide range of mental health conditions and the everyday difficulties they cause. She also supports people who are dealing with compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, and trouble with commitment or control.
In sessions she blends listening with concrete tools. That might mean tracking thoughts and behaviors, learning grounding and breathing skills, or practicing different communication strategies. Motivational interviewing ideas are used when someone wants help clarifying goals or making changes.
Ruth describes therapy as a place to be honest without judgment. She encourages direct conversation about what is important and works with each person on clear, practical steps they can use outside of sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. Online sessions using these principles emphasize open conversation and building a trusting working relationship. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives clear tools to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues when practiced between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be useful for managing intense emotions and relationship difficulties.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about your goals, daily life, and what you hope to change, then suggest techniques to try. That plan can shift as you learn what helps and what doesn't, keeping the work practical and focused on your priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits can help people balance work, school, and family while working on stress, relationships, mood, and life transitions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting strain, and related issues such as codependency or loneliness.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is conversational and practical. She combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Alabama and works from that state.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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