Ruby Koontz, LMHC-A

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.