Ruth Vanden Bosch , LPC

Ruth Vanden Bosch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 25 years of clinical experience helping people move through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related difficulties, compulsive eating and body image concerns, career and self-esteem struggles, and compassion fatigue. Her practice also addresses adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, fertility and cancer-related concerns, and support for first responders and other high-stress professions.

She has supported individuals and families coping with serious health conditions and has facilitated multiple support groups, including Hospice, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of LGBTQIA+), cancer support, pet loss, career groups, and compulsive eating groups. She co-facilitates the Art of Healing retreats with Dr. Bernie Siegel, bringing group and retreat work into her therapeutic repertoire.

In addition to clinical work, she has been a contributing author for Star Nations Magazine and has written chapters in books by Dr. Bernie Siegel, including contributions to Faith, Hope & Healing and a chapter titled "Maltese Miracle" in Love, Animals, and Miracles, which shares a personal story about her small Maltese dog named Bernie.

Her therapeutic style is warm and integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral approaches with holistic practices and positive psychology. She emphasizes the connection between body and mind and tailors interventions to each person's needs and strengths, helping clients identify practical steps to move forward and build resilience. Seeking change takes courage, and Ruth offers support and encouragement for those ready to take the next step.

Approaches for Online Healing and Connection

Ruth Vanden Bosch draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to help clients understand how early relational patterns influence current relationships. This approach explores how security, trust, and attachment needs affect partnerships, family dynamics, and intimacy, and it can be useful for people working through relationship distress or trust issues.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT provides practical skills for reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression, improving coping, and addressing compulsive or avoidance patterns.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool she may use to deepen emotional awareness and improve communication in close relationships. EFT helps clients and couples access underlying feelings and reshape negative interaction cycles to build stronger connections.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ruth collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She works with clients to tailor interventions and adjust strategies over time so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and allow clients to receive consistent support from a distance while maintaining a collaborative relationship with their therapist.