About Me
Hi, I'm Ruth!
I'm a Florida therapist, plant collector, and accidental cat mom to three (whoops, now four) cats the universe apparently decided I needed. I have a small army of monsteras, love hiking and being outside, and recently added paddle boarding to the list. I was also homeschooled, so please excuse me if I miss a few pop culture references.
I'm passionate about working with people navigating trauma, anxiety, grief, difficult relationships, religious trauma, and those unexpected life changes that leave you wondering what comes next. I've always been curious about people, how our experiences shape us, why certain patterns keep showing up, and how we make sense of the things life throws our way.
Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a paramedic, so first responder mental health also holds a special place in my work. I understand the culture, the humor, and some of the unique challenges that come with the job.
A little about my approach
My approach is collaborative, person-centered, trauma-informed, and integrative. I draw from approaches like CBT, DBT, and somatic techniques depending on your experiences, needs, and goals. I don’t believe therapy should be one-size-fits-all, and I genuinely enjoy getting curious about what works for each person.
I value real conversations, thoughtful questions, and a little humor when it’s appropriate. You’re the expert on your life, and my role is to bring clinical knowledge, curiosity, and support to the conversation.
The professional stuff
I’m a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH29407) practicing under the supervision of Brittany Doran, LMHC (MH25165), and Alicia McCray, LMFT (MT4211).
Soooo, what exactly is a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern?
It means I’ve earned my master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and met Florida’s requirements to practice therapy under clinical supervision. I’m currently gaining the required post-graduate clinical experience and supervision hours needed to become a fully licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.
In other words, I’ve finished grad school, I’m qualified to provide therapy under supervision, and I’m continuing to build my clinical experience as I work toward independent licensure.
I offer virtual therapy to folks 13+ throughout Florida.
Life doesn't always go the way we imagined. Sometimes there's grief, anxiety, difficult relationships, or big changes that leave us wondering, "Okay... now what?"
Maybe you're working through trauma, questioning old beliefs, struggling with boundaries, or just exhausted from trying to hold everything together. Whatever brings you here, you don't need to have it all figured out before reaching out.
If you're looking for a therapist in Florida who values real conversations, thoughtful questions, and a little humor along the way, I'd love to connect and see if we're a good fit.
You Don’t Have to do This Alone
