- CBT methods
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness practice
About Ruth
Ruth Vanden Bosch is an LPC with 25 years of counseling and coaching experience in Michigan. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, eating and body image concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and intimacy. Her practice also addresses concerns tied to caregiving, chronic illness, adoption and foster care, and questions that arise from major life changes.
Ruth trained in nursing and counseling and draws on both backgrounds in her work. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside attachment-based and emotionally focused ideas. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her approach when they fit a client's goals. Sessions are aimed at helping people name what matters and try small, manageable changes.
She has experience supporting people affected by cancer and serious medical conditions, and has led support groups for hospice, LGBTQ parents and allies, cancer, pet loss, career issues, and compulsive eating. Her work also includes coaching elements for career and life transitions. Ruth has written chapters in books about healing and has co-led retreats focused on recovery and resilience.
Ruth describes her style as integrative and positive, focusing on connections between body and mind. In practice that can mean learning new ways to think about painful memories, building skills to reduce anxiety, or using mindfulness to notice old habits. She encourages collaborative planning so steps feel doable.
If someone wants to explore getting started, the typical next step is to complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online intake process.
How Ruth’s approaches translate to online work
Ruth commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new ways of thinking, and build practical skills for anxiety, depression, or eating-related concerns. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and responses, which can help with intimacy and relationship struggles. Emotionally-Focused Therapy supports identifying and naming core emotions and changing interaction patterns that keep people stuck.Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps most. That means plans can shift from skill-building to deeper emotional work as needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Ask about the available session formats and scheduling when you complete the short matching questionnaire and book your first appointment.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, depression, eating and body image matters, trauma and abuse, and related life changes.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment and emotionally focused ideas to help people name painful feelings and try new responses.
What is her clinical background?
She has 25 years of experience and a background in nursing and counseling, including work with cancer, hospice groups, and support programs.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the therapist's online profile and scheduling flow.
How much do sessions cost and how does payment work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.