Therapist profile
Ruth Stoan, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Life Change
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 000702
- NPI1407454580
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Mindfulness practice
- Breath work
- CBT and ACT
About Ruth
Ruth Stoan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship struggles, and anger. Ruth also helps with life transitions, addictions, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related challenges.
She has a Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has practiced in private and community settings. Over the years Ruth has supported people in private practice, community agencies, and facilities helping families cope with changing roles and aging parents. That background shapes how she blends practical therapy with life- and role-focused problem solving.
Ruth uses several approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Existential Therapy. In sessions she will teach concrete skills - mindfulness, breath work, relaxation, and imagery - and explore thoughts and patterns that limit progress.
She often focuses on women facing major life changes, helping them clarify who they are and what they want. Sessions emphasize building skills and a plan that fit daily life, so changes feel realistic and sustainable. Ruth aims to help clients notice and shift old habits that get in the way of goals.
Ruth typically prefers video sessions to help establish rapport, and has also used phone and text communication. If considering work together, confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match your needs.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed actions aligned with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anger or avoidance get in the way of the life a person wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines unhelpful thought patterns and teaches concrete skills to change reactions and behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s perspective and pacing, with the therapist supporting the client’s own problem solving and self-understanding.Ruth treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is to work together to find practical strategies that suit your situation and preferences.
The biography indicates Ruth has used video, phone, and text in her practice, and she often prefers video to build rapport. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered now. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so appointments are simpler to attend. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered work to online sessions to focus on skills, thought work, and exploring life questions without changing the core therapeutic work.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship issues, anger, addictions, and life changes among other concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Ruth blends practical skill teaching with reflective conversation, using tools like mindfulness, breath work, and imagery alongside talk therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 35 years of experience in private practice, community agencies, and facility-based work supporting individuals and families.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
She has used video, phone, and text in past practice; confirm current session options before booking to be certain of available formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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