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Awareness, Compassion, Wholeness
Ruth Trowbridge, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor
About Ruth Trowbridge, MA, LPC
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor--Certified by EMDRia in EMDR therapy--with over 12 years clinical experience and 30 years in Roaring Fork Valley helping professions. A 30-year resident of Glenwood Springs, I am a person who has fulfilled many roles...and committed to building community. My beliefs in equanimity and universality sustain me personally and professionally: Joy and suffering are two sides of the same coin, and none of us suffers alone.
Being present to your own experience is your greatest work, and I am devoted to being present with you in therapy. We will collaborate to understand your desires/goals and what is not serving you currently. I walk with you, supporting you in change.
Providing Evidence-Based Therapies, in Person and by Internet/Teletherapy
I provide data-based therapies to treat anxiety, chronic pain, trauma, depression, self-harming, personality disorder, grief, self-esteem/performance.
- Certified EMDR Provider (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) & AF-EMDR (Attachment-Focused EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness & Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
- Empowered Relief for Chronic Pain
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) and Alternatives for Families CBT (AF-CBT)
Mental Health Counselor
Stress, Anxiety & Depression
Depression, stress and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we experience in life. Through counseling, I will collaborate with you to help you connect with resources to help you thrive. Together, we apply proven methods of improving mood from the 'top down' (brain to body) and the 'bottom up' (body to brain). I will guide you to discover deeper self-compassion, alternative perspectives, and joy.
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Stressful events can overwhelm our nervous systems. Even long after a traumatic experience, we may feel as if we were still in the dangerous situation and react dramatically (drugs/alcohol, anger, passivity, and avoidance) rather than respond effectively. With EMDR, we approach the roots of the trauma and I guide you to allow your body to skillfully finish processing the event(s).
Recommended: https://maibergerinstitute.com/what-is-trauma/
and
EMDR International Association regarding EMDR therapy: https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY
Teens
Adolescents (14-18 years) are facing challenges unlike any other generation, and to successfully navigate this complex phase, some teens need extra support and understanding. Parents, too, need support.
Some teens are seeking comfort through acting out, avoidance, self-harming and drugs. I strive to provide integrity, humor and a secure therapeutic relationship where teens can not only get clarity but also learn skills. Parenting is supported in the counseling process so that the whole family can make change, adjust, and go forward in peace.
Ruth Trowbridge Counseling - Clarity Counseling
Intention:
Joining with each client to explore, heal and enrich--in a celebration of life.
EMDR Therapist
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