Ruth Stoan

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.