Ruth is an (almost) native Austinite who loves to travel, cook, work on puzzles, and laugh with family & friends. While raising three children with her husband, Ruth finds herself returning more to her love for the outdoors and a slower pace of life. A rule follower and black-and-white-thinker growing up, Ruth recognizes as she progresses on her own healing journey that most of life is lived in the complexities and tension of the colors in between. 

Ruth earned two degrees, from ORU in Tulsa, OK and from CCU in Lakewood, CO. Ruth and her husband have served on staff at seven churches before experiencing that "lightbulb" moment that counseling was the natural path from her heart’s desire to see others find wholeness and freedom. This ultimately stems from her own transformative experiences in a counseling setting and a desire to see exceptional therapy become more accessible to all.

Ruth considers it a high honor to engage others’ stories and help them find valuable clarity and purpose therein. As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Ruth is trained in Narrative Focused Trauma Care, DBT, Sex & Porn Addiction therapy, and Betrayal Trauma/Infidelity therapy. Ruth values cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and appreciation for the unique gift that each person offers this world. Ruth serves clients of a variety of faiths, ethnicities, identities, backgrounds, and perspectives. She explores issues including anxiety, depression, shame/guilt, life transitions, relational challenges, identity struggles, trauma, attachment, purpose, and even just wanting something different in life. As a mentor once said, we never “arrive,” but are simply up to date - and true healing is found in community, trust, and the safety we share with another brave & willing heart.