Female Therapists in Kankakee, IL

Ruth Bartman, LPC, is non-judgmental, providing a safe and healing space for clients to explore life's challenges. Compassion, empathy, and respect is incorporated, building therapeutic and trusting relationships. She focuses on client's strengths and resilience to assist with creating a healthy, happy, and productive life. Ruth aids clients age 5 and above with grief, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, transgender, and more. She's skilled with end of life concerns with focus on quality of life. Ruth is skillful supporting adolescents and adults with complex trauma.

Feeling heard, cared for, and understood are some of my greatest values in building a relationship with you. By listening to you and all that you have overcome, I strive to help you identify and build on your strengths as well as heal from your past. Being a part of your growth is a privilege and I respect how hard it is to let someone in. Whether you have problems with anxiety, ADHD, OCD, depression, trauma, grief or perhaps stress related to school, relationships, or work, I will be here to help.

Are you tired of feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Do you want to develop personalized skills that will make the burdens you carry a little lighter? Do you want to find more joy in your daily life? Take the first step and reach out- we can get there together.

It can feel very overwhelming to start therapy, whether it’s your first time or looking to work with a new therapist. Every reason for starting the therapy process is valid and it takes self-awareness and vulnerability to reach out for support. I take a collaborative approach, partnering with you to identify goals, process and better understand emotions, to help establish change and healing. Your goals will be addressed at a pace that’s comfortable and in an environment that is non-judgmental. The step you are taking today is often the most difficult part and I'm here to walk alongside to help you on your journey to a healthier you.

Healing is a unique journey of transformation toward Wholeness, Peacefulness, and Happiness. I listen with full attention to show you compassion, empathy and care in a safe, confidential relationship. Your integrity will be respected. Whether you work on Depression, Grief, Relationships, LGBTQ issues, or Faith/Religious concerns we will journey toward healing of body, mind and spirit. Healing happens in connection, so we can also focus on healing relationships with family and friends, and your support system. You will receive an assessment and together we can explore enhancing and expanding your support systems.