Profile / United States
Ruth Vanden Bosch, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- Support for LGBT concerns
About Ruth
Ruth Vanden Bosch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, compassion fatigue, eating-related issues, and life transitions. Ruth also lists support for LGBT concerns and coaching for career and coping with change.
Ruth trained first as a nurse and holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She completed a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and has spent decades combining clinical counseling with practical life-coaching skills. Her background includes running support groups for hospice, cancer, PFLAG, and compulsive eating, and co-facilitating restorative retreats.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-informed work, emotionally-focused methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That blend is applied in everyday language and concrete steps, such as noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and developing manageable habits.
Her experience as an RN and counselor informs support for people coping with serious illness, chronic conditions, caregiving stress, and end-of-life concerns. She has written about personal experience with cancer and contributed chapters to books and magazines on healing topics.
Ruth describes her practice as practical and action-oriented. Sessions typically focus on specific goals like managing anxiety, improving communication, addressing body image or eating behaviors, and planning next steps for career or life changes. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats before booking.
How her methods translate to online work
Ruth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thinking patterns and try new behaviors; this approach suits anxiety, depression, and habit change. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore how past relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and expressing key emotions to improve closeness and resolve relational tension.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods as needed. Ruth aims to match practical tools to the client’s goals and preferences rather than prescribe a single method up front.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online session types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins without needing to be on camera for the full session. Licensed professionals often adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ruth often help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, and career or life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different, more effective responses in everyday situations.
What is her professional background?
Ruth has 25 years of experience, trained as a registered nurse and holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing out of Michigan.
In which language can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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