Ramsey Rutherford

Hey there, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, but I am a person first. I love geeky things like reading fantasy books, getting together with my D&D group, and trying my best to win every board game my wife and I face-off in. When you come to counseling, you bring in more than just the things you are struggling with now, but also everything else that makes you who you are. I value getting to know the people I have the privilege of working with and strive to be authentic and real in every session.

I am passionate about working with marginalized groups, whether that is based on gender, sexuality, race, or neurodiversity. I also have extensive experience working with relationship problems, spirituality concerns, men’s issues, and suicidal thoughts. I use an integrative and person-centered style that includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-focused Therapy (SFT), and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) among others, in order to meet the varying needs of each person’s unique experience.

My style is very compassionate and empathetic, with my top priority being: making sure you feel heard and validated in your experiences. While I am supportive, I have been known to bring the receipts and keep my clients accountable to their goals and the changes they want to make. I feel there is a balance between challenging clients to make progress and recognizing that, often times, life can be brutal, throwing one thing after the other at us. Life can be incredibly stressful and having a validating space to process, reflect, or gain insight can make all the difference.

I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Mercer University, and I am a certified Body Positive Facilitator. Life’s hardships can feel impossible to face alone. As someone deeply committed to helping others, I would be honored to walk alongside you in your journey. I value creating an environment where your full, authentic self – messy, unique, and real – is welcome, and I’d love the opportunity to work with you to bring about the change you want in your life.