Ruth Racz

Ruth Racz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people manage strong emotions and life shifts. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, anger, relationship and parenting concerns. Ruth aims to keep sessions simple and conversational so people can speak plainly about what matters most to them.

She has 14 years of experience in community mental health and has supported people with a wide range of diagnoses and co-occurring needs. Ruth earned her master’s degree from Troy University in 2011 and has worked at the same agency since then. That history gives her a steady, practical perspective on everyday struggles.

Ruth uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness practices. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, trying small behavior changes, and building skills to handle overwhelming feelings. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people find and follow their own goals.

In sessions she emphasizes direct, nonjudgmental conversation. People are invited to be honest about what they are feeling and thinking. Ruth encourages realistic steps and repeated practice rather than quick fixes.

Outside of work she is married and a parent, which informs a down-to-earth approach when talking about family and life transitions. If someone is looking to work through anger, improve coping, or regain emotional balance, she offers steady support and practical tools.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's lead, which helps when someone needs space to talk through anger, grief, or family tensions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and it works well for anxiety, depression, and impulsive reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify which methods match their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting as needed rather than committing to one plan up front.

Confirm the current online session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction, while others like shorter phone conversations or audio-only sessions to reduce bandwidth and screen time. Discussing these practical choices is part of setting up therapy that suits everyday life.