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Ruth Carter, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Ruth is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Ruth. View 17 reviews
Great news, Ruth is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Missouri

Recent reviews

She has been so helpful and supportive throughout my difficult times.

Reviewed May 2024

Ruth really takes the time to listen, communicate and offer great exercises and ideas to help. She uses her knowledge and experience so well and I feel lucky to have her help.

Reviewed January 2024

More about Ruth

  • 13 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello. My name is Ruth Carter and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years experience in this field. Before becoming a counselor, I was a teacher who found many of her students in need of emotional guidance as well as intellectual development. I began to think that if I was going to help my students, I needed to know more. I left teaching to seek a degree in Counseling.

Over the years, I have seen people whose problems ranged from making a tough decision to changing their life; people who suffered from a situational depression to a major mental illness; people who struggled with poor decision making to living with an all consuming addiction. No change is easy, but they are possible.

Talking with a therapist is not easy for most people, and I applaud your decision to reach out. I have been trained in different therapeutic approaches, but my primary job is to listen. I must also provide you with a safe environment for your explorations. I will always treat you with respect and compassion. And sometimes I will challenge your thinking. Together we will find meaningful and useful strategies within your strengths that deal with your concerns.

Whether or not you come to see me, I am pleased that you are seeking assistance. I wish the very best for you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Parenting issues Anger management Bipolar disorder Depression Aging and Geriatric Issues Antisocial Personality Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment Issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Family Problems Fatherhood Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality Disorders Prejudice and Discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexual Assault and Abuse Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy

Licenses

Ruth Carter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689252447.

  • LPC · Missouri · 000916 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Ruth Carter

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

17 reviews

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She has been so helpful and supportive throughout my difficult times.

Reviewed May 2024

Ruth really takes the time to listen, communicate and offer great exercises and ideas to help. She uses her knowledge and experience so well and I feel lucky to have her help.

Reviewed January 2024

Ruth is fantastic. She is kind. Thoughtful and helps work through challenges and thoughts.

Reviewed January 2023

Ruth is kind and caring. She takes the time to listen and understand what I am saying and offers sound advice. She makes sure I have a plan of action before leaving each session and checks in on me between. I truly value her as my therapist.

Reviewed August 2022

I’ve had many years of therapy in the past, with several different therapists, so I was looking for someone who had a lot of experience and could help me deal with some of the issues that I still haven’t managed to resolve previously. Some of these are underlying things that were buried deeper and that I didn’t know how to see, acknowledge or deal with but that have been really affecting my quality of life. After 6 weeks with Ruth I feel really hopeful, and have already benefited so much from her wisdom, reflection and generosity. She’s exceptional at active listening and seems to somehow be able to make sense of things despite how messy and complicated they feel. Her insight and ability to read the situation with such little information always helps me to feel safe and seen, and it really facilitates the sessions to feel meaningful and worthwhile. I’m so grateful to Ruth and look forward to the future benefits of continued sessions with her.

Reviewed July 2022

Ruth is warm and thoughtful during out sessions. She uses reflective questions and confirms her understanding of what I've said to help us stay on the right track.

Reviewed July 2022

Ruth has been the most supportive and understanding person that brightens my week and helps me move forward. I look forward to my sessions and feel so much better afterwards

Reviewed June 2022

she listens and helps me feel heard when no one else in my life does

Reviewed February 2022

Ruth is a great listener and I feel really great and positive after each session with her. Every time I chat to her, I feel like there is nothing that can't be solved.

Reviewed February 2022

Ruth is very kind and a great listener. I really appreciate how she goes out of her way to make sure I feel like I made progress on an issue before we end each session. She is very honest and makes me feel very respected and like my feelings are valid.

Reviewed February 2022

Ruth has been so supportive and has really helped me to understand a difficult situation with guidance and kind words of encouragement and support. She has made the world of difference to me at a difficult time.

Reviewed February 2022

Ruth is a very dedicated and understanding therapist that offers the support needed in a non-judgemental and professional manner. With Ruth's guidance I've been able to address some difficult issues and gain a new perspective on myself.

Reviewed January 2022

I reached out at a time when I needed support manage anxiety. Ruth's guidance helps me develp tools to deal with anxiety and understand where it comes from and how to see it as a guide. She enables me to rewrite my story and build the courage to seek things that have always scared me. I am very grateful for the help!

Reviewed November 2021

Ruth is a wonderful counselor. She is an incredibly good listener, insightful, and I can tell she cares. If you want to get better, seek Ruth out.

Reviewed July 2021

Ruth is a great Counselor, she was very supportive and caring and really helped make a difference in my situation. I strongly recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed July 2021

Ruth is a compassionate, experienced, supportive counselor with good advice

Reviewed June 2021

Ruth is lovely and kind, makes me feel safe in our sessions and proud of my progress. I have gone from dreading therapy to looking forward to my weekly sessions with Ruth

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Ruth Carter offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Ruth Carter works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Ruth Carter speak?

Ruth Carter speaks English.

How many years of experience does Ruth Carter have?

Ruth Carter has 13 years of experience.

Where is Ruth Carter licensed to practice?

Ruth Carter is licensed to practice in Missouri.

Does Ruth Carter accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Ruth Carter accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Ruth Carter offer?

Ruth Carter offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy.

How can I communicate with Ruth Carter?

Ruth Carter can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Ruth Carter?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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