- Trauma-informed practice
- Mindfulness and skills
- Goal-focused work
About Kurt
Kurt Ruffley, LCPC, brings four years of clinical practice to his Montana counseling work. He founded RuffStuff Counseling PLLC and centers his practice on trauma-informed care that values resilience and real-life needs. Kurt uses clear, direct communication and aims to make therapy approachable for people under stress or facing big changes.
He blends practical skills with mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings, reduce anxiety, and rebuild confidence. Kurt’s background includes military service and education, which inform his steady, down-to-earth style. He emphasizes accessible care for those in rural areas and for people who have faced homelessness, trauma, or disability.
Kurt uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior tools to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. He also draws on solution-focused and motivational strategies to set achievable goals. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to the client’s pace and priorities.
Services are offered from Montana and include a mix of in-person and telehealth work as described in his practice. Kurt supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self esteem concerns, and depression. He also works with issues like addiction, family of origin problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
People who choose Kurt can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and a respectful, empathetic presence during hard moments. To begin, visitors use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule a first appointment.
He blends practical skills with mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings, reduce anxiety, and rebuild confidence. Kurt’s background includes military service and education, which inform his steady, down-to-earth style. He emphasizes accessible care for those in rural areas and for people who have faced homelessness, trauma, or disability.
Kurt uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior tools to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns. He also draws on solution-focused and motivational strategies to set achievable goals. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to the client’s pace and priorities.
Services are offered from Montana and include a mix of in-person and telehealth work as described in his practice. Kurt supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, self esteem concerns, and depression. He also works with issues like addiction, family of origin problems, caregiver stress, and chronic illness.
People who choose Kurt can expect straightforward guidance, practical tools, and a respectful, empathetic presence during hard moments. To begin, visitors use the provider’s matching process to match and schedule a first appointment.