- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Life purpose
About Ruth
Ruth Rosenbaum is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 23 years of professional experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and those seeking coaching for professional or executive concerns. Ruth also addresses life purpose questions and related issues that come up during career or personal transitions.
Ruth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people sort their thoughts and regain practical control. Sessions focus on concrete steps to manage symptoms like concentration or memory problems, impulsivity, and low mood. She also works with concerns such as body image, guilt and shame, and the strain of caregiving.
Many clients bring questions about major life changes - divorce, midlife shifts, or wanting clearer direction at work. Ruth listens and helps identify small, manageable changes to test what feels different. Conversations often include problem solving, skill building, and checking how new approaches are working in everyday life.
People who have experienced trauma or abuse can address those histories at a pace that feels right. Ruth pays attention to both emotional reactions and practical barriers such as chronic pain, illness, or the responsibilities that come with caregiving.
Ruth works with multicultural concerns and veteran or armed forces issues as part of her practice. She conducts sessions in English and is based in Louisiana. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Ruth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical skills and problem solving. For example, cognitive-behavioral approaches help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Behavioral strategies support planning and building routines that aid concentration and managing ADHD-related challenges.Trauma-informed methods emphasize pacing and safety while addressing past harm; this includes grounding and stabilization techniques first, then gentle processing as the client is ready. These approaches suit people dealing with trauma, depression, and stress who want clear, stepwise work rather than vague promises.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth will discuss options, review what has helped before, and adapt methods to a client's goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on coping skills, symptom reduction, or life-purpose questions.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm available online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time so people can use breaks in their day for appointments. Licensed professionals can offer a similar depth of therapy online when techniques are adapted to the screen or phone.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and coaching needs. Additional focuses include life purpose, caregiver stress, and mood disorders.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and practical skill building to clarify options and try small changes. Sessions emphasize identifying what works in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ruth has 23 years of professional work experience in counseling and coaching contexts. That experience includes supporting clients with concentration, memory, and executive coaching topics.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana. Her practice is located in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she provide?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and signing up handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.