Ruth Stoan

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

Hi and Congratulations on taking this huge step forward in your life.
Having “reached out” myself for counseling I know what it is like to realize you need extra support to make changes. Getting out of our own way is the first step and you have done that!

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and certified coach and have been assisting individuals achieve their goals for many years. I have enjoyed working in private practice with individuals and couples dealing with relationships, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, life changes, LGBTQ+ issues, in community agencies working with addictions, and in facilities helping families deal with changing roles and aging parents.

A special focus for me is supporting women as they move through major life changes and focus on questions of who they are and what they want in life.

I have a MA in Counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and have studied many therapeutic approaches. My training with a variety of holistic tools allows me to help you reach the goals you have more quickly and easily. These include mindfulness, breath work, relaxation, theta healing, imagery and clearing blocking beliefs. We work together to create a plan and develop your skills to live a more meaningful and successful life.

You can learn more about my approaches at my Facebook page: Opening Choices,
https://www.facebook.com/Opening-Choices-2216183171967672

We will work on your immediate concerns as well as identify the deeper factors that may be limiting your progress. We will share this healing journey as far as you desire.

My goal is to empower you to live the fullest, most successful life you desire. I will be your strongest advocate and support in this process. I believe you have strengths that can be tapped and strengthened to change your life and when we get rid of the old habits and thought patterns that have been sabotaging success, change happens!

I find it helpful to participate in video sessions so that we can get to know each other better. But I am also available to you via phone and text if that is more comfortable for you, during weekdays, some evenings and by request on Saturday. I also check my messages frequently during the day.

I look forward to sharing with you.

Years Experience: 35

Location: Missouri, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: Yes

NPI Number: 1407454580

Credentials: MO LPC 000702

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LPC (Missouri) #000702 exp 2027-06-30

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Anger, Career, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Female therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist, ADHD

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Ruth Stoan

Experienced counselor guiding meaningful change

35 years experience
Licensed in Missouri
Certified coach

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About

Ruth Stoan congratulates anyone who has taken the important step of reaching out for counseling and understands firsthand what it feels like to seek extra support to make meaningful changes in life.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, holding license number MO LPC 000702, and she is also a certified coach. With 35 years of experience, Ruth has worked in private practice with individuals and couples addressing relationships, grief and loss, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She has also served in community agencies supporting people with addictions and in facilities assisting families facing changing roles and aging parents.

Ruth holds a master of arts degree in Counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches. Her toolbox includes mindfulness, breath work, relaxation techniques, theta healing, guided imagery, and methods for identifying and clearing limiting beliefs. She collaborates with clients to create an individualized plan and to develop skills that support a more meaningful and successful life.

A particular focus of Ruth’s practice is supporting women as they navigate major life changes and explore questions about identity and life goals. She aims to empower clients by helping them tap into existing strengths, shift unhelpful habits and thought patterns, and move toward lasting change.

Ruth typically prefers video sessions so clients and she can build rapport more quickly, but she is also available by phone and text when that is more comfortable. Her schedule includes weekday availability, some evening hours, and appointments by request on Saturdays. She monitors messages frequently during the day. More information about her approaches can be found on her Facebook page, Opening Choices: https://www.facebook.com/Opening-Choices-2216183171967672

Ruth looks forward to supporting those who wish to share their healing journey as far as they desire and to serving as a strong advocate throughout the process.

Location: Missouri, United States

Years Experience: 35

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Coping with life changes, Depression, Grief, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Addictions, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Body image, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Coaching, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Dissociation, Divorce, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, LGBT, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Non-monogamous relationships, Polyamory, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Self-love, Separation, Smoking, Trauma and abuse, Vaping, Women’s issues, Workplace issues

Therapeutic approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: Yes

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MO LPC 000702
NPI Number: 1407454580
License: LPC (Missouri) #000702 exp 2027-06-30

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions. One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the format that suits them best, whether by video call, by phone, via live chat, or through in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy lifestyle. Licensed professionals provide online therapy, and clients have the option to change therapists if they want a different fit. Overall, online therapy offers a practical, accessible path for addressing everyday mental health needs while maintaining many of the same therapeutic benefits as face-to-face care.

How much experience does Ruth Stoan have?

Ruth Stoan has 35 years of experience providing therapy and related services.

Is Ruth Stoan a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ruth Stoan is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri, holding license number MO LPC 000702.

In which languages does Ruth Stoan provide therapy?

Ruth Stoan provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruth Stoan located?

Ruth Stoan practices in Missouri.

How can I work with Ruth Stoan as my therapist?

Clients can work with Ruth Stoan by Phone, Video, Live Chat, or Messaging.

Does Ruth Stoan work with international clients?

Yes, Ruth Stoan does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ruth Stoan cost?

Fees can vary based on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time for any reason. For the most current information, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Starting therapy is straightforward. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with Ruth Stoan. Depending on her availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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