Therapist profile
Ruthie Brooks, LPC
Licensed counselor - Stress and parenting support
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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness methods
- Solution-focused work
About Ruthie
Ruthie Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Alabama with 19 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common and persistent concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, trauma and grief. Ruthie also works with people coping with ADHD, sleep problems, anger, and career stress.
Her sessions center on clear, practical steps people can use between meetings. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and offers concrete strategies to change them. Mindfulness and Solution-Focused methods are included when helpful to build coping skills and small achievable goals.
Ruthie pays attention to life transitions and aging concerns, and to the stresses of caregiving. She also addresses more specific issues such as panic, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, phobias, and trichotillomania. The work tends to be straightforward: talk through what is happening, try a few tools, and see what feels useful.
People describe practical support for managing daily stress and rebuilding self-esteem after loss or trauma. She helps clients break big problems into manageable steps and track small improvements. Sessions emphasize skills that can be used in ordinary moments at home or work.
If you are looking for someone with long experience who focuses on everyday coping, parenting pressures, and mood or anxiety concerns, Ruthie offers a steady, task-focused approach. Confirm current session options before booking to match format and schedule.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach involve the therapist clarifying concerns, asking questions, and helping clients find their own priorities and next steps. It is useful for people who want a thoughtful listener and someone to help sort options.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In virtual sessions CBT looks like setting small experiments, practicing new skills between meetings, and reviewing what worked. This approach is often used for anxiety, mood problems, panic, and sleep issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels manageable, then recommend ways of working that fit the person's needs. Choices are reviewed as the work continues so the method adapts to progress and setbacks.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Many people find remote sessions help them keep continuity of care while balancing work and family responsibilities.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, parenting strain, relationship concerns, trauma and grief among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, using listening, reflection, and concrete tools from approaches like CBT and mindfulness.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience as a practicing therapist.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC with licensure in Michigan (MI LPC) and Georgia (GA LPC) and practices in Alabama.
Are sessions offered in any other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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