- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Ruth
Ruth Kizer is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Texas with 28 years of clinical experience. She has worked in settings such as a state hospital, outpatient mental health clinics, and a volunteer counseling center. Ruth sees adults who are struggling and lists concerns like depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma and abuse, and addictions.
She also helps people dealing with family issues, parenting stress, sleep and eating problems, anger, low self-esteem, and career concerns. Additional areas she notes include abandonment, blended family issues, chronic illness and pain, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, and substance use concerns. Her practice reflects long experience with a wide range of life challenges.
Ruth describes her style as relaxed and interactive. Sessions tend to be conversational, with the therapist and client working together on practical steps. She uses techniques drawn from cognitive approaches, narrative ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different ways of responding.
Her background includes two years teaching and mentoring students, plus clinical work across several community settings. That mix of roles informs how she supports people facing parenting and life-stage stresses. Ruth frames therapy as a collaborative effort to identify patterns and build clearer choices.
People considering therapy with Ruth are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule a first session. The site’s onboarding questionnaire helps direct the initial scheduling and planning for early sessions.
Therapeutic approaches used and online sessions
Ruth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behavioral experiments. CBT is practical and often focuses on skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be useful for managing strong emotions and improving communication in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT techniques one week and DBT or mindfulness exercises the next, based on what is helpful.
Session formats should be confirmed before booking since the original biography does not specify them. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, such as taking a shorter check-in during a work break or choosing audio-only when bandwidth is limited. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about format preferences and practical needs before scheduling.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, and family issues among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are described as relaxed and interactive. She uses conversational work and practical techniques drawn from cognitive and narrative approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 28 years of experience, including work in a state hospital, outpatient mental health, and a volunteer counseling center.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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