Ruth Racz, LPC

Ruth Racz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Alabama who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and changes in life. She works with individuals on relationship and family concerns, caregiver stress, career issues, and challenges like codependency or feelings of emptiness. Ruth aims for a conversational, down-to-earth style so people can speak plainly about what matters to them.

Ruth has 14 years of experience in community mental health settings. She earned her master’s degree from Troy University in 2011 and has provided continuous full-time care since then. That background includes supporting people with trauma, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and co-occurring conditions.

In session she uses client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns in thinking and behavior. She also incorporates mindfulness and elements of dialectical behavior therapy when useful. Sessions are meant to be practical and focused on everyday problems and goals.

Ruth encourages honest conversation without judgment. She invites people to talk about what matters to them and to set clear, achievable steps forward. Her work often addresses aging and geriatric issues and caregiver stress when those concerns arise.

People who prefer a straightforward, empathetic clinician may find her approach helpful. She balances listening with practical tools so clients can try new ways of coping between meetings.

How Ruth Uses Practical Therapies Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective. The therapist follows the client's lead, helping them name what matters and guiding conversations toward their goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. It helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavior changes to see if things feel different.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It can be useful for learning ways to cope with intense stress, anger, or impulsive reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth will talk with each person about goals and preferences and will adapt methods as they learn what helps. The process is collaborative and paced to the individual's needs.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as fitting a meeting during a work break or avoiding travel time. Different online options may offer shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video, which can help when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setting is needed. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available.