- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCPC
- Licensed in
- Montana
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Montana. He draws on four years of clinical experience and a background that includes military service and work in education. Kurt centers his work on practical, trauma-informed care and offers telehealth alongside occasional in-person sessions in the Flathead Valley.
Kurt aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable. He uses mindfulness practices to help people notice reactions in the moment and reduce stress.
Background and approach
He also brings methods from cognitive and solution-focused approaches to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try small, doable changes. Sessions are structured around clear goals and simple tools. Kurt uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation skills when feelings feel overwhelming.
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and find their own reasons to move forward. He has a history of outreach work and experience supporting veterans, people facing housing instability, and young people with disability and trauma histories. That background shapes his practical, grounded style and commitment to accessible care.
Kurt frames his work around respect for resilience and real-life constraints. People who meet with him can expect a collaborative plan, options for phone or video meetings, and a focus on skills that fit daily life. He encourages straightforward talk about stress, parenting concerns, anxiety, trauma, and low mood, then works with each person to set achievable steps.
What Kurt works with
Everything Kurt lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Kurt helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kurt lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online care that fit busy lives
CBT or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems active and teaches practical ways to shift them. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and stress-related struggles. DBT or Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions run high. It is useful when strong feelings lead to impulsive actions or relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kurt will work with each person to understand goals, habits, and daily demands, then try methods that match those needs. Adjustments happen as therapy moves forward so the plan stays practical and useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different days and energy levels. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler way to check in when bandwidth is low or when a shorter appointment is needed. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and follow-up between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing work, parenting, or travel.
Questions people ask about Kurt
What kinds of concerns does Kurt address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, and depression, along with related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and family of origin problems.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are practical and skills-oriented, mixing mindfulness, problem-solving, and clear goal-setting. Kurt aims for direct, usable strategies rather than long theoretical discussion.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working in community and outreach settings, including work with veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LCPC credential, listed as MT LCPC, and practices out of Montana with occasional in-person sessions in the Flathead Valley alongside telehealth services.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are remote sessions available and in what formats?
Yes. Kurt offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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