- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Montana with four years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and depression among his main concerns. Kurt also notes work related to abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and family of origin issues.
He developed his practice after military service and time in education. That background informs how he talks about structure, routines, and reintegration. Kurt has worked with veterans and underserved groups and describes his approach as trauma-informed and mindfulness-based.
In sessions he uses practical tools to build emotional awareness and reduce stress. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on dialectical strategies to manage intense emotions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used to help set and reach short-term goals.
Kurt mixes remote and occasional in-person work in Montana's Flathead Valley and mentions serving rural Montana remotely. The biography indicates a practice setup that includes telehealth along with some in-person options. He asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
He emphasizes straightforward planning rather than abstract theories. Sessions are described as collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to practical next steps people can try between meetings.
How his approaches translate to online work
Kurt uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting and testing automatic thoughts and trying small behavioral changes. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when someone wants concrete tools to practice between sessions. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness; these are practical steps people can rehearse and apply when feelings run high.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kurt describes collaboration with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He will help prioritize what to try first and adjust methods as progress is reviewed during sessions.
The biography mentions telehealth and occasional in-person meetings in Montana’s Flathead Valley, and remote access for rural Montana, so confirm the exact session formats before booking. Online work can make sessions easier to fit into a day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time that might otherwise prevent regular meetings. Therapists can guide mindfulness exercises, practice CBT tasks, and review DBT skill use over remote sessions to support steady progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
The biography lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self-esteem, and depression among his main concerns, plus related family and caregiving issues.
How does he approach guilt or shame?
Kurt uses mindfulness and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice painful thoughts and respond differently to them, combined with DBT skills for emotion management.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has four years of clinical experience and draws on a background in military service and education to inform his work with structure and reintegration.
Where is his practice based and what is his credential?
He practices in Montana and holds the LCPC credential, indicated as MT LCPC in the biography.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
The biography states he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The biography mentions a mix of telehealth and occasional in-person sessions in Montana’s Flathead Valley and remote access to rural Montana; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.