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Ruth Mote

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Sometimes life feels heavier than it looks on the outside. You may be carrying anxiety that never seems to quiet down, grieving someone you love, trying to hold a relationship together, or simply wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to pretend you're okay with me. My hope is that therapy becomes a place where you can finally exhale, make sense of what you're experiencing, and begin finding steady ground again.

My approach to therapy

My approach is warm, real, and shaped by both clinical training and lived experience. I've walked through difficult seasons myself, so I know healing isn't always linear. Together, we'll explore what's keeping you stuck, better understand your mind and body, and build practical tools that support lasting change.

What you can expect from me

I use EMDR, CBT, trauma-informed care, and nervous system regulation to help clients move beyond simply coping toward genuine healing. If you're ready to take that first step, I'd be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out today to schedule your first session.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Affirming, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    BA (Bachelor of Arts) at Northeastern State University, MC (Masters in Counseling) at University of Oklahoma, School of Medicine
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Alabama)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoanalytic, Behavior Modification, Behavioral, Art Therapy, Brief Dynamic, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Humanistic, Multidimensional Family, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Relational, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic, Narrative Therapy, Positive Psychology, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Bowen Family Systems, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    191 Northshore Circle
    Gulf Shores, AL 36542

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