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Kurt Ruffley

Supportive therapist for practical parenting help

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Credentials
LCPC
Experience
4 years
Licensed in
Montana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Kurt

Kurt Ruffley is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) based in Montana. He brings four years of clinical experience to his work and focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self-esteem, and depression. He aims to make therapy practical and approachable for people who need straightforward support.

His sessions emphasize clear skills and simple tools. He draws from methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques.

Background and approach

These approaches are used to help clients notice patterns, manage difficult feelings, and try small changes that can have an immediate impact. Kurt’s background includes time working in education and community outreach, which shapes a direct and steady style in session. He often pairs skill teaching with regular check-ins so progress is tracked and adjusted as needed.

Sessions move at the client’s pace and focus on usable strategies rather than theory. Therapy is offered through remote formats so people across Montana can connect. He also maintains a practice identity as RuffStuff Counseling PLLC.

The first visits typically include a brief intake and a plan for what to work on next, keeping steps clear and manageable. Parents reading this will find a clinician who prefers plain language and concrete steps. The work centers on practical coping skills for day-to-day life, with attention to safety and emotional regulation when trauma or crisis emerges.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. It is practical and often includes homework so progress continues between sessions.

DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better ways to communicate under pressure. It can be useful when strong emotions or repeated crises interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps most. Clients shape the pace and can switch strategies if something does not feel like a good fit.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make attending easier from different locations in Montana. These formats provide flexibility for parents juggling schedules and for people living outside urban centers. Appointments can be scheduled to fit routines and allow continuation of work even when meeting in person is difficult.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kurt address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and depression. He also has experience with related issues listed in his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions use practical, skills-based methods like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. The style is direct and aims to teach tools clients can use between visits.
How long has he been practicing?
Kurt has four years of experience as a licensed clinician. That time includes work in community and education settings that influence his therapeutic style.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCPC credential with license code MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-68359 and practices out of Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for flexible scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
Montana
Languages
English

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