Ruth Darland, LPCC, LMHC

Ruth Darland is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing with 10 years of professional experience in mental health care. She approaches therapy from the perspective that shifting brain patterns can create meaningful changes in behavior and daily life, and she often integrates education about how mental health and brain chemistry interact to help people understand why they feel the way they do.

Ruth favors a collaborative, client-centered stance and uses motivational interviewing to help people identify their goals and choose the routes that fit their values. She commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy along with a variety of tailored interventions, and she also employs narrative therapy when it supports a client’s work. Psychoeducation is a frequent component of her work, particularly for people managing anxiety, stress, depression, bipolar disorder, or challenges related to substance use.

Her clinical background includes work with children and youth in crisis stabilization settings, experience in public and private schools, and several years supporting people with substance abuse and addictions. Ruth has also served as a college professor for six years, teaching counseling courses and working with college students. She holds licensure in mental health counseling and supervision across states where she is credentialed.

Ruth values helping people find hope and practical tools for change, meeting clients where they are and tailoring interventions to personality and preference. She seeks to equip people with the knowledge and strategies they need to manage symptoms, navigate relationships, and cope with life transitions.