Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Ruth Darland, LPCC, LMHC

Kentucky | Online sessions in Kentucky, Washington | English  |  Explore online therapy options »

Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes

Details

NameRuth Darland
CredentialsLPCC, LMHC
Based inKentucky
Licensed inKentucky, Washington
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice10

About Ruth

Ruth Darland, LPCC, LMHC, brings a decade of professional experience to her work in Kentucky. She frames therapy as a collaborative effort where clients are the experts on their own lives. Ruth focuses on helping people understand how thoughts and habits shape feelings and behavior so they can make practical changes that matter.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding. Narrative Therapy is part of her approach too, helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing guides conversations about goals and the small steps needed to reach them. Ruth often explains the biology behind mood and behavior in simple terms so clients know why they feel a certain way. She combines that psychoeducation with hands-on strategies for anxiety, depression, bipolar mood shifts, and stress.

Her work also addresses ADHD symptoms, grief, eating concerns, and intimacy-related issues. Her background includes roles in schools, a crisis stabilization unit, and work with substance use and addictions. She has six years of experience as a college professor teaching counseling, which informs how she shares practical skills and evidence-based techniques.

That mix of settings gives her familiarity with different ages and backgrounds. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Ruth helps people map options, test new behaviors, and track progress.

She aims to equip clients with tools they can use between sessions while honoring each person’s priorities and pace.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Bipolar disorder among the things Ruth works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
  • Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ruth directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ruth directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and CBT work in online therapy

Ruth uses Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves and their problems, which can change how they see choices and possibilities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry, low mood, and anxiety. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and strengthen motivation for change when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Ruth treats the selection of techniques as collaborative - she listens to your goals and preferences, explains options, and tries methods that fit your situation. If one approach isn’t helping, she will adjust the plan with you so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer quick touchpoints and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy days and different routines.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Ruth help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, ADHD, grief, and intimacy-related concerns. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, fertility and pregnancy-related challenges, postpartum depression, eating concerns, OCD-related obsessions and compulsions, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, and women's issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Ruth uses a practical, conversational style that mixes education and skill practice. Sessions involve exploring goals, testing small changes, and using techniques from CBT, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

What is her clinical background?

She has ten years of professional experience, including work in schools, a crisis stabilization unit, and substance use settings. She also taught counseling classes as a college professor for six years.

What credentials and location information should I know?

Ruth holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and is licensed in Kentucky. Her profile lists Kentucky as the primary location for her practice.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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