Eric Ruffing, MA, LMFT

How can I help you experience life the way you want it? Are there problems that have you feeling stuck or challenged? Does perfection, self-doubt, worry, being on edge, or people around you make it’s hard to make the next move? Would having another person on your side to holistically & collaboratively investigate what’s happening be a good idea? Maybe, you’re tired of therapy that looks back at your life? ​ Are systems of power, normativity, and colonization at the center of the problem? How about trauma informed therapy that works on all traumas - family, systems, environments, societal, geographic, cultural and generational. "The problem is the problem,the person is not the problem." - Michael White & David Epston We start with where you want to be in life and what’s possible, even if you’re not sure. I'm trained, grounded, and have experience helping people through problems, not blaming them. ​ I'll help you solve your problems by finding options, skills & possibilities. I've been told my style brings hope, confidence, less guilt & clearly defines their next steps. That my questions help them see new perspectives on what's challenging. Conversations are empathetic non-judgmental & focus on your abilities, confidence, and seeing what’s possible. I've been told my style brings hope, confidence, less guilt & clearly defines their next steps. That my questions help them see new perspectives on what's challenging. Conversations are empathetic non-judgmental and open up their sense of confidence about what’s possible. I help people experiencing problems such as: Self-esteem Anxiety Stress "Stuckness" "Perfectionism" Relational Issues Societal Norms Communication Conflicts Career Transitions Life Transitions (school, family, spiritual, sobriety) Self Reflection Existential Issues Normative culture and values Colonization and power ​ " PROBLEMs change the way you see yourself, your relationships, your future & what you believe is possible." - Eric Ruffing My work as a therapist is grounded in the belief that no one is a problem, but rather problems are overwhelming you. We start with where you want to be in life and what’s possible, even if you’re not sure. I help people solve their own problems by helping them see options & possibilities. I've been told my style brings hope, confidence, less guilt & clearly defines their next steps. That my questions help them see new perspectives on what's challenging. Conversations are empathetic non-judgmental and open up their sense of confidence about what’s possible. I'll never judge you, your past, or your desires. You deserve respect, to be heard, and be in control of how you want to live. I'm inclusive, affirming & an ally to marginalized groups, supportive of all lifestyle preferences, spiritual choices & decolonizing practices.​ Let's chat for 15 min & see I might be right for you? Openings available now.