- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Ruth
Ruth Kizer is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with 28 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, trauma and related concerns. Ruth also addresses issues like intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and compassion fatigue.
Ruth trained and worked in a variety of settings including a state hospital, an outpatient mental health clinic, and a volunteer counseling center. She also spent time teaching and mentoring students, which shaped her patience and practical approach to courtroom-style problems that show up in daily life.
In sessions she keeps the tone relaxed and interactive. Ruth uses conversational methods that help people talk through what matters most to them. She draws on client-centered work alongside cognitive-behavioral and dialectical tools to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.
When guilt or shame are part of the concern, Ruth helps people name the feeling and look at the actions and beliefs that keep it going. She combines practical problem-solving with reflective conversation to make sense of past events and current choices without promising outcomes.
Her practice supports people coping with complex health issues, family stress, and mood challenges, including bipolar disorder and substance concerns. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Ruth uses client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on what the person brings. This approach emphasizes listening, reflecting, and helping people steer sessions toward their priorities. It is useful when someone needs space to make sense of guilt or shame without being pushed into a direction they do not want.She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to try practical experiments that change everyday reactions. CBT tools can help with anxiety, depression, and the patterns that feed shame. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional intensity, anger, or self-regulation are significant concerns; DBT offers concrete skills for distress tolerance and emotional balance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth will help clients decide which methods to emphasize based on their goals, current struggles, and what feels doable. That collaborative planning helps keep sessions focused and relevant.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical features often help people keep momentum while addressing guilt, shame, and related concerns.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to guilt and shame?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and other areas that commonly include guilt and shame. She also lists addictions, eating and intimacy-related concerns among her focus areas.
How does Ruth approach therapy for these feelings?
Her style is relaxed and interactive. She combines client-centered conversation with cognitive-behavioral and dialectical methods to help people notice patterns and try new coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 28 years of clinical experience working in a state hospital, an outpatient clinic, and a volunteer counseling center, plus time teaching and mentoring students.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Texas.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How do session fees work?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.