Kurt Ruffley

Calm, practical therapy focused on real-world skills

LCPC Montana

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Kurt

Kurt Ruffley is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) practicing in Montana who draws on four years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, parenting challenges, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Background and approach

He combines practical therapy skills with a trauma-informed stance, aiming to help clients develop concrete coping strategies and greater emotional regulation. His work emphasizes mindfulness and skill-building to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

In sessions he blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with solution-focused and motivational techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs. Kurt’s approach is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on identifying patterns, setting clear goals, and practicing tools that translate into real-life change.

He offers a mix of remote options and occasional in-person availability in Montana to make therapy accessible for a range of schedules and circumstances.

How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy

Many of his core methods are well suited to remote formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through structured exercises and homework, which can be discussed and assigned over video or messaging. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that lend themselves to in-session coaching and between-session practice using phone or text check-ins.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods so they fit the individual rather than forcing a single model. This means techniques may be combined or adjusted over time to better match progress and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options by providing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between meetings, and access a licensed professional from different locations while keeping scheduling adaptable to daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Kurt works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem issues, and depression. He also focuses on related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and family problems.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

He uses evidence-based, skills-oriented methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work to help clients build coping skills and reach goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Kurt has four years of professional experience practicing as a counselor and has applied that time to helping clients with the concerns and focus areas listed above.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He holds the LCPC credential and is listed as MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-68359. He provides services based in Montana.

In which language does he provide services and does he accept international clients?

Therapy is provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy with him?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English