Ruth Darland, LMHC, LPCC

She is giving me great goals and tips to work on

Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd

I feel like I came into my first therapy session having no clue what to do. For years and years I’d always been told I should go to therapy. I considered it many times, and yet it wasn’t until my first session with Ruth Darland at age 48 that I found myself having the nerve to actually do it. I started off all wrong. Poor Ruth didn’t know how to read me. After our first session I was pretty sure I wasn’t meant for therapy and ready to give up. If I wasn’t for a friend who kept encouraging me to hang in there, and the fact I believed God wanted me to give it a few more tries I know I would have quit. There was also one other important factor, despite my failure to connect, I knew I loved Ruth. My first impression was that she’d make a great best friend. There is so many reasons I’m drawn to her as a person and so many things I could say that I like about her. …but honestly I feel like the biggest compliment that I can give her is that she hung in there with me. I’d ramble on and on and feel pretty certain none of it made sense, yet she’d listen contentedly. Then she’d surprise the heck out of me by remembering everything I had told her. It honestly astounded me that she had such a good memory. I’ve had two really big ah-ha moments with Ruth that I don’t think I ever would have been able to see if it weren’t for her gift of insight. She has the ability to say no more than a few sentences and all of a sudden she’s given my long cluttered thoughts a clear and simple definition.
A hundred times over I would recommend Ruth Darland as a therapist.

Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and adhd

It has been a wonderful experience and I’m thankful that God made a way for my path to cross with Ruth. She has helped me understand my thoughts and has helped guide me on how to approach my grief and anxiety. She is a great listener and provides wonderful feedback.

Written on Jul 12, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes

Ruth Darland is a great listener and gives awesome feedback and advice.

Written on May 23, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Ruth is fantastic. She listens and provides great insight on any situations I have.

Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes

Very kind and so helpful. Listens not just respond but actually allow you speak

Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Ruth has been a wonderful listener with great feedback in the form of tools to go through and work on. Sometimes I feel the generic context of the tools isn’t customized to my specific situation but I get that it’s hard to be ultra personal over messaging and with all the Clint’s I am just one of many she has to respond to. I am greatful for her responses and the times she shares her own personal understanding by sharing her experiences. That is very meaningful and intimate.

Written on Mar 22, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ruth is incredibly compassionate and helpful. She is a great listener and works through issues with an open mind and in an empathetic way. She sends check-ins and helpful exercises between sessions. I would highly recommend working with Ruth.

Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue

Ruth is a caring and attentive conversation partner who helps me reflect on my challenges and opportunities for growth in a kind way.

Written on Feb 06, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ruth is extraordinarily warm and kind hearted. She is always so responsive, caring, and nonjudgmental. She does an excellent job of helping you sift through the layers of complex and traumatic issues. I cannot say enough good things about our sessions and the support she gives.

Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Ruthi is very approachable, creating a great atmosphere to share and be heard. She is concise and to the point, while supporting learning and growth.

Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

I have have had several sessions with Ruth. She is kind and understanding. She is helping me get through a rough time but listening and providing ideas and support to help me process everything. I am very grateful.

Written on Dec 15, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ruth is a very caring and professional person. She listens to me and offers advice but is never pushy. We discuss things and she has been a huge help to me finding my strength again.

Written on Nov 01, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd

highly enjoyable and she is truly genuine

Written on Oct 29, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Ruth is a great therapist and listener and is really good at asking questions that get me to think about my issues in new ways.

Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Ruth is kind, warm and always willing to listen. She encourages ongoing communication between sessions and demonstrates a genuine interest in supporting her clients in any way she can.

Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties

She has been truly amazing. Genuinely concerned with my situation,stress. Sent multiple follow up messages with suggestions, techniques to reduce anxiety, panic and stress.

Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd

Ruth is AMAZING!!! She is the only therapist I’ve ever stuck with. I truly believe she try’s to understand me and cares . I look forward to our meetings on good and bad weeks . She’s been a blessing for me.

Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and coaching

Well informed approached, kind and compassionate!

Written on Aug 25, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Ruth is a great listener and allows me to just talk until she feels it is the right time to intercept and bring an understanding and kind response as well as maybe a different way to approach whatever specific situation is happening in that moment.
I love that she is not hesitant about asking me if I would like a little prayer. That is one of the reasons why I chose Ruth.
I have only had two sessions with Ruth but so far it has been very positive.

Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

I am so happy with my therapy with Ruth Darland. She listens to what I am saying and helps me see how to reframe my thoughts or feelings. She is warm and caring and I feel so comfortable talking with her.

Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and eating disorders

I know she is my therapist, but Ruth did a good job making me feel as if I has a friend when I desperately needed one.

Written on Aug 20, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Wonderful listener and validater!

Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

She’s amazing. Checks in with you, provides timely responses, is punctual for sessions.

Written on Jul 17, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Ruth is very attentive and understanding and positive. She listens and dives into whatever topic needs to be addressed while still being supportive and compassionate.

Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

When I first started with Better help, I was concerned because Ruth seemed so young. On the contrary, she has actually read my messages in between appointments and responded to them, as well as check in on me. Thank you Ruth, I am impressed

Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very kind and helpful. Always approaches with a positive attitude.

Written on Jun 19, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

I have been blessed to consult with Dr. Ruth she is such a warm and welcoming person and understand the struggles I face.

Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and sleeping disorders

I love Ruth! She’s very knowledgeable and always has great, thoughtful responses to all the questions I ask and concerns that I share.

Written on May 27, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

I love this woman, truly. She is so kind, so patient and so insightful!

Written on May 20, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ruth is engaging and responsive reaching out with affirmations, new ideas and concepts that can be applied to the everyday situations where my issues can arise.

Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and adhd

Ruth has been amazing. She’s really helped me analyze all the thoughts in my head. I’m only two sessions in and see how it has helped my life.

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Wonderful person who really cares and really finds what type of help works best for you!

Written on Apr 20, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and eating disorders

Honestly, Ruth had changed my life for the better!! What an incredible women and therapist. I can not speak highly enough in regards to her ability as a therapist and her kindness as a person. Very glad I found you on my journey Ruth

Written on Mar 30, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management

I was so pleased to work with Ruth , she is very passionate and supportive.

Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 1 week on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

Ruth is very warm and welcoming she has made me feel like I can talk to her about anything and she has a lot to offer I appreciate how she has asked me what therapy I was looking for and has so much knowledge I am learning so much about myself and feel like I'm making progress!

Written on Mar 26, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ruth has such a caring, comforting presence. I'm amazed she is able to convey that so well over video calls, but she does every time. She is flexible and attentive in the kinds of therapy she provides, and open to input in sessions, asking me if I want to be heard, or if instead I'm looking for input, etc. Ruth regularly helps me reach building-block conclusions on concerns big and small, which go on to help me in my everyday life. I appreciate working with Ruth and 100% would recommend!

Written on Mar 01, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and adhd

I enjoy our meetings. I feel we connected right off the bat. She is genuine. She is easy to talk to. I am thankful we were paired!

Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Ruthi is warm and open, I felt really welcomed into therapy. I’m really glad I’ve got her on my team

Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd

Ruth is extremely kind & comforting. She hold so much space for me, validates my feelings & experiences, and encourages & empowers my decision making processes. There is never an ounce of judgment from Ruth and her genuine curiosity & concern make it so easy to talk to her.

Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Ruth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and coaching