Ruth Westfall

My communication style

I present as calm and compassionate. My sessions tend to be pretty relaxed and somewhat casual. I want our sessions to be a safe space where you can feel safe to discuss anything! I can also provide you with psychoeducational resources and worksheets to use between appointments.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was always interested in a helping profession as well as one where I could be involved in social justice. The pandemic caused such a need for therapists that I was able to branch out on my own and go into private practice, which I love!

My goals for you

During our first session, I will likely ask some questions or provide exercises for you to decide what positive changes you wish to see in your life. Therapy is a joint effort, and I encourage you to let me know how you feel it is going, or if there are areas where you wish to shift our focus.

Our first session

We will be getting to know each other, and I will likely have some questions about your background and concerns. You may ask me questions about myself or just about therapy in general. Sometimes people need to do a bit of venting, and this will tell me a great deal about your greatest worries and challenges.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Agnostic