Kurt Ruffley

Kurt Ruffley is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in Montana with four years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, self esteem, and depression among his main concerns. He works with people who feel stuck after a life change or who are questioning what comes next and wants to help them find steady, practical ways forward.

Kurt draws on approaches like mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused work. Sessions typically include talking through current problems, trying practical skills, and checking which tools help most in day-to-day life. He uses plain language and concrete steps rather than jargon or abstract theory.

His background includes military service and experience in education, which informs how he supports people returning to everyday routines and responsibilities. He also does community outreach focused on veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and young people with disability and trauma histories. Those experiences shape how he thinks about access and practical supports.

Kurt integrates mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and body sensations, and he uses behavioral strategies from CBT to test small changes. He also draws on solution-focused and motivational techniques to set achievable next steps and build momentum. This combination aims to keep sessions focused and actionable.

Sessions are offered in English. He practices in Montana and mentions occasional in-person work in the Flathead Valley alongside telehealth options for rural areas, so confirm current session formats before booking. To begin, clients follow the directory matching steps and schedule a first session.

How Kurt integrates evidence-based approaches online

Many clients work with CBT online to notice thinking patterns and test small behavioral changes. CBT focuses on practical exercises and short experiments that translate well to remote sessions and afterward practice. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving regulation through breathing, grounding, and interpersonal techniques that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness therapy helps people build moment-to-moment awareness of thoughts and sensations, which can reduce reactivity and support clearer choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust those choices as progress or obstacles appear. That collaborative planning helps make sessions relevant to everyday life.

The original biography mentions telehealth and occasional in-person work in Montana's Flathead Valley and remote access to rural Montana, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. They also allow quick check-ins, screen-sharing of worksheets, and practice assignments between meetings to keep progress moving without requiring long commutes.