Therapist profile
Kurt Ruffley, LCPC
LCPC counselor - Parenting and trauma support
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- CBT methods
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused work
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) practicing in Montana with four years of clinical experience. He describes work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are offered in English and he does community outreach focused on veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young people with disabilities and trauma histories.
Kurt draws on his military and education background when talking with clients. He uses clear, direct conversation to help people name what is hard and find manageable steps forward. Mindfulness practices are one tool he offers to reduce stress and increase emotional awareness.
His approach can include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts and actions interact, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused techniques when people want concrete, short-term changes.
In Montana he has offered telehealth along with occasional in-person work, and he emphasizes access for rural communities. He notes a focus on adoption and foster care topics, family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, substance concerns, communication problems, and codependency among other areas.
Kurt aims to make the first steps clear: a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session begin the process. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. He does not accept international clients.
How sessions work
How Kurt integrates evidence-based approaches online
Kurt often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people see how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety and depression.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. DBT skills can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or patterns of reacting create problems in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kurt will discuss your goals and preferences and help choose which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and may shift as needs change.
The biography mentions telehealth and occasional in-person sessions in Montana, but session formats can vary. Confirm the current online and in-person options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time for people in rural areas. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills to work well in remote sessions, using practical exercises and between-session tasks to keep progress moving.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, substance issues, and family of origin problems.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skills. Techniques include mindfulness, CBT, DBT skills, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as an LCPC working with a range of concerns and community populations.
Is he credentialed and where does he practice?
He is an LCPC and practices in Montana. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English for people located where his licensure permits practice.
What session formats are offered?
The biography notes telehealth and occasional in-person work in Montana's Flathead Valley. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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