Kurt Ruffley, LCPC

Kurt Ruffley is the founder of RuffStuff Counseling PLLC and a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC). He provides trauma-informed therapy that centers on veterans, children, and underserved communities, combining a background in military service and education with a grounded, compassionate counseling style. His approach honors resilience and supports practical growth while blending telehealth convenience with occasional in-person sessions in Montana's Flathead Valley and remote access for rural Montana residents.

At RuffStuff Counseling, Kurt aims to make the client experience straightforward, beginning with a secure HIPAA-compliant intake and continuing through individualized care planning. He integrates mindfulness-based techniques to increase emotional awareness, manage stress, and help people reconnect with their inner strengths. Kurt works with concerns such as anxiety, stress, grief, identity development, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and depression.

He is actively involved in community outreach, prioritizing support for individuals experiencing homelessness, veterans transitioning back to civilian life, and children and young adults with disabilities or trauma histories. Kurt’s practice is rooted in the belief that everyone should have access to compassionate, effective mental health care. He welcomes inquiries and scheduling from individuals seeking support for healing and personal growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kurt Ruffley

Kurt commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression and to improve day-to-day functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to lower stress and enhance emotional regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people stabilize intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the most helpful approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kurt works collaboratively with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. He evaluates what resonates and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people in rural Montana or with busy lives to access licensed professionals and therapists without sacrificing continuity of care or the ability to work toward meaningful goals.