- Mindfulness approaches
- Practical skill building
- Community-focused practice
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Montana who focuses on trauma-informed, accessible therapy. He draws on his background in military service and education to provide steady, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Kurt aims to make therapy understandable and approachable for everyday life.
He often uses mindfulness to help people notice difficult feelings and respond with intention. He blends cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and solution-focused steps to make small changes that matter day to day. Motivational interviewing can help when motivation feels stuck or uncertain.
Kurt describes his work as grounded and compassionate, with attention to resilience and realistic goals. He has engaged in community outreach, including supporting veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young people with disabilities and trauma histories. That community focus shapes how he plans care and the priorities he sets with each person.
Sessions are offered from a perspective that values clarity and direct communication. Clients can expect straightforward talking, practical tools, and collaborative planning rather than jargon or long theoretical explanations. Kurt emphasizes pacing therapy to match each person’s needs and capacity.
He maintains a practice that combines telehealth convenience with some in-person work in Montana’s Flathead Valley and remote access to rural Montana. People interested in starting are invited to complete the intake steps and arrange sessions according to scheduling options.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Many of Kurt’s sessions use cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying thought patterns that contribute to distress and trying small, practical experiments to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.He also uses mindfulness therapy to help people build awareness of their bodies and emotions. Mindfulness exercises are simple practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they try methods, adjust pacing, and choose tools that fit the person’s life and needs.
Because session formats are described generally in the profile, confirm current options before booking. The profile notes telehealth convenience and occasional in-person meetings in Montana’s Flathead Valley, so online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from rural areas. Online sessions can shorten commute time, allow a quicker check-in during a workday, or remove the need to be on camera for the whole appointment depending on the format offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kurt commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, and self-esteem challenges, among other related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Expect a grounded, practical approach that blends mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and solution-focused steps to address everyday problems.
What background does he bring to therapy?
His background includes military service and experience in education, which inform a steady, resilience-oriented way of working with clients.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCPC credential and practices in Montana, offering both in-person work in the Flathead Valley area and remote access to rural Montana.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The profile mentions telehealth and occasional in-person sessions in Montana; please confirm current session format options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.