Meet Alex
Owner
Alex Ruh
About Me
As cliche as it may be, I always knew I wanted to be in the helping field. I was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, but have moved cross country several times as I am a military spouse. Telehealth has allowed for me to continue working with clients from each state we've lived in without disrupting their treatment.
My experience has been vast, and for that I feel very fortunate. I have worked in hospital settings with patients active in suicidal ideation, detox, mania and/or psychosis. I worked for a foster care agency, assisting in extremely complex cases to assure a safe and successful placement of foster youth with severe trauma. While working in foster care, I was also working at an eating disorder clinic providing day program treatment and individual therapy to individuals with eating disorders. It is no surprise then to say I love working with clients who have eating disorders, low self-esteem, body image issues, and trauma. I began working in private practice in 2021 and have since seen individuals with all different backgrounds, problems, and experiences. I primarily focus on incorporating overall wellness to my clients through traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapies, with Somatic approaches mixed in. I strongly believe in the mind-body connection and healing the root of issues, not just the symptoms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Applied Psychology and Human Services
Master of Science Clinical Counseling
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Independent Mental Health Practitioner-Nebraska
Licensed Professional Counselor- Wisconsin and Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor- North Carolina
Board Certified Tele-Mental Health Provider
National Certified Counselor