- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Montana with four years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are described as accessible and trauma-informed in his biography.
Kurt draws on a background that includes military service and education. That background informs a practical way of working. He emphasizes mindfulness-based techniques to increase emotional awareness and reduce stress. He also notes experience supporting veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young people with disabilities and trauma backgrounds.
In sessions he focuses on clear care planning and a straightforward intake process. He has used telehealth and occasional in-person appointments in Montana's Flathead Valley, and he mentions remote access for rural Montana. Readers should confirm current session formats before booking.
Kurt uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Those methods are used to help people change unhelpful thinking, manage emotions, set goals, and build coping skills. He frames treatment around practical steps rather than abstract theory.
His work includes attention to family of origin issues and a broader list of concerns like adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, and substance-related issues. The practice also mentions community outreach efforts and a focus on access for underserved groups.
How Kurt Uses Approaches in Remote Sessions
Kurt commonly applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and then trying out clearer thinking and new actions to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to increase emotional awareness and reduce reactivity.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills. DBT offers practical emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal techniques that can help when feelings feel overwhelming or communication breaks down.
Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the first conversations. The therapist will work collaboratively with the client to match methods to goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
The biography indicates use of telehealth and occasional in-person work in Montana, and mentions remote access for rural Montana. Because specific session formats were not fully detailed, confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills from their daily environment while getting regular support from a licensed professional.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression, along with related issues like family of origin concerns and caregiver stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, skills-based approaches including CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to help people manage emotions and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC).
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices in Montana and holds the LCPC credential as shown in his profile.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted according to the provided information.
How are sessions scheduled and paid?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin?
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