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Ruth Carter

MO LPC 000916
Credentials
MO LPC 000916
NPI Number
1689252447
Location
Missouri
Languages
English
Ruth Carter
13 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Ruth Carter

Hello. My name is Ruth Carter and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years experience in this field. Before becoming a counselor, I was a teacher who found many of her students in need of emotional guidance as well as intellectual development. I began to think that if I was going to help my students, I needed to know more. I left teaching to seek a degree in Counseling.

Over the years, I have seen people whose problems ranged from making a tough decision to changing their life; people who suffered from a situational depression to a major mental illness; people who struggled with poor decision making to living with an all consuming addiction. No change is easy, but they are possible.

Talking with a therapist is not easy for most people, and I applaud your decision to reach out. I have been trained in different therapeutic approaches, but my primary job is to listen. I must also provide you with a safe environment for your explorations. I will always treat you with respect and compassion. And sometimes I will challenge your thinking. Together we will find meaningful and useful strategies within your strengths that deal with your concerns.

Whether or not you come to see me, I am pleased that you are seeking assistance. I wish the very best for you.

Licenses

LPC
000916

Professional experience

  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Aging and geriatric issues
  • Antisocial personality
  • Attachment issues
  • Blended family issues
  • Caregiver issues and stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment issues
  • Communication problems
  • Control issues
  • Divorce and separation
  • Family problems
  • Fatherhood issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Guilt and shame
  • Isolation / loneliness
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Panic disorder and panic attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Personality disorders
  • Prejudice and discrimination
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Sexual assault and abuse
  • Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“My partner and I just started working with Dr. Carter, with varying previous experiences each. She was so open, professional, and welcoming. We both felt comfortable and at ease being honest with her. We appreciate how easy she’s made the first step. I’m looking forward to working with her going forward.”

“Just a wonderful experience with Ruth.”

“She has been so helpful and supportive throughout my difficult times.”

“Ruth really takes the time to listen, communicate and offer great exercises and ideas to help. She uses her knowledge and experience so well and I feel lucky to have her help.”

“Ruth has been amazing. I honestly have no words to describe how much I appreciate her help and expertise. I instantly felt comfortable and safe talking to her. One of the best therapists I have experienced.”

“Ruth is fantastic. She is kind. Thoughtful and helps work through challenges and thoughts.”

“Ruth is kind and caring. She takes the time to listen and understand what I am saying and offers sound advice. She makes sure I have a plan of action before leaving each session and checks in on me between. I truly value her as my therapist.”

“I’ve had many years of therapy in the past, with several different therapists, so I was looking for someone who had a lot of experience and could help me deal with some of the issues that I still haven’t managed to resolve previously. Some of these are underlying things that were buried deeper and that I didn’t know how to see, acknowledge or deal with but that have been really affecting my quality of life. After 6 weeks with Ruth I feel really hopeful, and have already benefited so much from her wisdom, reflection and generosity. She’s exceptional at active listening and seems to somehow be able to make sense of things despite how messy and complicated they feel. Her insight and ability to read the situation with such little information always helps me to feel safe and seen, and it really facilitates the sessions to feel meaningful and worthwhile. I’m so grateful to Ruth and look forward to the future benefits of continued sessions with her.”

“Ruth is warm and thoughtful during out sessions. She uses reflective questions and confirms her understanding of what I've said to help us stay on the right track.”

“Ruth has been the most supportive and understanding person that brightens my week and helps me move forward. I look forward to my sessions and feel so much better afterwards”

“she listens and helps me feel heard when no one else in my life does”

“Ruth is a great listener and I feel really great and positive after each session with her. Every time I chat to her, I feel like there is nothing that can't be solved.”

“Ruth is very kind and a great listener. I really appreciate how she goes out of her way to make sure I feel like I made progress on an issue before we end each session. She is very honest and makes me feel very respected and like my feelings are valid.”

“Ruth has been so supportive and has really helped me to understand a difficult situation with guidance and kind words of encouragement and support. She has made the world of difference to me at a difficult time.”

“Ruth is a very dedicated and understanding therapist that offers the support needed in a non-judgemental and professional manner.<br /> <br /> With Ruth's guidance I've been able to address some difficult issues and gain a new perspective on myself.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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