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Ruth Darland, LMHC, LPCC

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in Washington and Kentucky with 8 years of professional work experience. I believe if you change you brain, you can change your life. Mental health disorders effect the way our brain produces different types of chemicals and we often have to retrain the pathways our brain takes in order to change our behaviors and situations. I also believe in letting people make their own choices, because you are the expert on your life! I take a motivational interviewing approach. You tell me what you want to do or where you want to go and I will help you figure out the different routes and options to achieve your goals by using proven scientific methods. My methods usually involve cognitive behavioral therapy with a large variety of interventions depending on your preferences and personality. I especially like using a psychoeducation approach with people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar, or coping with addictions because you deserve to know why you feel the way you do and how you can change it. I have a wide range of experience working with varying age groups, cultural backgrounds, and religious beliefs. I have a license in Mental Health Counseling and Supervision. I have been a college Professor for 6 years, teaching counseling classes and working with college students. I have experience working with children and youth at a crisis stabilization unit, public schools, and private schools. I spent several years working with substance abuse and addictions. I really enjoy investing in people by inspiring them with hope and equipping them with the tools to change. You have already begun changing your life from the moment you signed up. I would love to be on your team as you continue your journey.

Professional experience

8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Bipolar disorder Depression ADHD

Additional areas of focus: Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Coping with life changes, Caregiver issues and stress, Fertility Issues, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Postpartum Depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

WA LMHC LH61415235

KY LPCC 172887

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ruth Darland. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Ruth is fantastic. She listens and provides great insight on any situations I have.

Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Very kind and so helpful. Listens not just respond but actually allow you speak

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Ruth has been a wonderful listener with great feedback in the form of tools to go through and work on. Sometimes I feel the generic context of the tools isn’t customized to my specific situation but I get that it’s hard to be ultra personal over messaging and with all the Clint’s I am just one of many she has to respond to. I am greatful for her responses and the times she shares her own personal understanding by sharing her experiences. That is very meaningful and intimate.

Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ruth is incredibly compassionate and helpful. She is a great listener and works through issues with an open mind and in an empathetic way. She sends check-ins and helpful exercises between sessions. I would highly recommend working with Ruth.

Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue

Ruth is a caring and attentive conversation partner who helps me reflect on my challenges and opportunities for growth in a kind way.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ruth is extraordinarily warm and kind hearted. She is always so responsive, caring, and nonjudgmental. She does an excellent job of helping you sift through the layers of complex and traumatic issues. I cannot say enough good things about our sessions and the support she gives.

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes