Ms. Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A

Education

School:

Occidental College in Los Angeles

Valparaiso University

Degree:

BA in Psychology

MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Ruby is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate with a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, including young children and their families. Ruby is skilled in child-centered play therapy, where she helps children express themselves through play, build healthier behaviors, and enhance self-regulation skills. Ruby helps parents strengthen their connection with their children and develop balanced parenting strategies that combine warmth and structure.
Ruby’s experience spans a variety of settings, including private practice, a college counseling center, and an intensive outpatient center for young adults. Ruby believes therapy is a collaborative space where clients can tell their stories, gain new perspectives, and make meaningful changes. Ruby’s approach is both humanistic and strengths-based, empowering clients to discover their own resilience and potential for growth.

Issues Treated

Specialties

Anxiety
OCD
Play Therapy

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)
Toddlers / Preschoolers (0 to 6)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Expressive Arts
Humanistic
Motivational Interviewing
Parent-Child Interaction
Play Therapy
Positive Psychology
Sandplay
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based