Therapist profile
Ruthie Brooks, LPC
Alabama
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC007644; LPC, Alabama / 4431; LPC, Arkansas / P2501014; LPC, Michigan / 6401225154
- NPI1174739528
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationAlabama
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Ruthie
Ruthie Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 19 years of clinical experience based in Alabama. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Ruthie also supports people dealing with trauma, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and caregiving strain.
Ruthie keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck and teaches clear coping tools. Conversations aim to produce usable steps, not long lectures. The focus is on what someone can try between sessions to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
Her background includes work across mood disorders, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and trauma-related concerns. Ruthie draws on client-centered methods to build a working relationship and on cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies are added when they suit a client's goals.
When anger shows up as snapping at loved ones, simmering resentment, or workplace frustration, Ruthie helps people break down triggers and practice alternative responses. She also addresses related problems such as sleep disruption, parenting stress, and career pressure that fuel irritability.
Sessions are conversational and action-oriented. Ruthie asks about day-to-day routines, triggers, and what a better day looks like. From there she helps set short-term goals and checks progress in follow-up meetings. This approach aims to make change feel manageable and concrete for people ready to try different ways of responding.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so a person feels understood and can name what they need to change. It helps when someone wants to sort values, decide priorities, or reduce reactivity by getting clearer about what matters.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical experiments and short homework tasks to test new responses to anger, worry, or low mood. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice tension earlier and create space before reacting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruthie will collaborate to pick methods that match a client's goals and preferences, adjusting the mix as progress is tracked. That means combining listening, thought work, and small practice steps in ways that feel useful to the person.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also support continuity of care for international clients who need help across time zones.
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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 adults on stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, trauma, grief, sleep issues, ADHD, parenting strain, and related concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Ruthie uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on spotting patterns and trying concrete coping tools between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of mood and anxiety concerns.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LPC and practices from Alabama with licensure listed as MI LPC and GA LPC.
Which languages are offered and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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