Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A
Merrillville, Telehealth
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.
MY BLOG
Understanding Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) in Children
Issues Treated
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
- Coping Skills
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive-Compulsive
- OCD
- Parenting
- Play Therapy
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
Session Types
Telehealth
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy
Age Specialties
- adult
- adolescent
- child
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