- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness approaches
- Practical coping skills
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley, LCPC, founded RuffStuff Counseling PLLC and brings a practical, grounded approach to therapy. He draws on military and education experience to work with people who have faced trauma, stress, or difficult life transitions. Kurt’s tone is direct and compassionate, aimed at helping clients build coping skills and move forward.
He offers trauma-informed care that emphasizes mindfulness and skill-building to reduce anxiety and increase emotional awareness. Sessions include focused conversations about what’s happening now and clear steps to try between meetings. Kurt frames therapy as a collaborative effort where small changes add up over time.
Kurt has four years of clinical experience and practices in Montana. He describes his work as accessible and community-oriented, including outreach with veterans and people experiencing homelessness. He also notes attention to parenting concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and family of origin problems.
His approach blends several practical methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas, dialectical behavior strategies, and solution-focused planning. That mix is used to address depression, self-esteem, coping with chronic illness, addiction issues, and crisis recovery. He tailors methods to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.
People who value straightforward guidance and hands-on tools may find his style helpful. Kurt emphasizes scheduling flexibility and a smooth intake process so therapy can fit into busy lives.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Kurt uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based ideas to help people manage symptoms and make daily changes. Cognitive behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness practices to notice emotions and lower reactivity, which can help with stress and trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, concerns, and preferences, then try approaches that fit those needs. That collaboration allows adjustments over time so methods match what is actually helpful.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before scheduling because specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full visit isn’t needed. They can also reduce barriers like long drives or limited local services so people in different parts of Montana can connect more easily.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kurt help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, plus related areas like abandonment and adoption and foster care.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, skill-focused approach that combines mindfulness, practical coping strategies, and step-by-step planning to address daily struggles.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working in clinical settings and community outreach, including work with veterans and people experiencing homelessness.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He is listed as LCPC and practices in Montana.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not detailed in this profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.