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Ruth Owen, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Parenting support
About Ruth
Ruth Owen is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, and life changes.
Ruth uses straightforward, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns that keep problems going. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect what matters most to each person.
Her work includes attention to ADHD, panic and post-traumatic stress, and issues that arise around adoption and foster care. She supports people dealing with attachment questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome, intellectual disability, and caregiver stress. Young adult issues and midlife concerns are also part of her focus.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, doable steps. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies are used to build short-term coping skills and to test out new responses to old situations. Ruth frames ideas in plain language and keeps exercises concrete.
People who come for help usually leave with a plan they can try between sessions. Ruth emphasizes working together to find what fits a person’s life and routines. She asks about daily habits and practical barriers so therapy can be used in real situations.
Using CBT and Client-Centered Work Online
Ruth combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered listening in sessions. CBT is about spotting thoughts and behaviors that keep a problem going and trying small experiments to change them. Client-centered work focuses on clear listening and reflecting so the person can decide which changes feel right.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity in stressful moments. These practices can help with anxiety, panic, and day-to-day stress by providing short coping tools to use between sessions.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, daily routines, and what has or has not helped in the past, then suggest methods to try. Plans are adjusted based on what works in practice rather than assumed up front.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about session length and format when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns such as adoption and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test them, and practice alternative responses that reduce distress and improve functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of experience working in counseling and related roles and brings that practical experience to sessions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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