Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Ruth Downer
Mental Health Coach
About
Ruth’s calling is to help God’s people grow spiritually.
When you partner with Ruth, you can rest assured that she has your best interests at heart. She tailors an action plan according to your life circumstances.
Ruth is a faith-filled Christian who listens with intention. She encourages through a biblical lens.
She lives in Longwood, Florida, with her husband, Tim, and their two adorable fur babies: a one-year-old Chihuahua named Chia and a five-year-old King Charles Cavalier named Otis.
In Ruth’s spare time, she enjoys being with her five grandkids. They inspire her to art and writing. She is a published author of Christian poetry and many children’s books.
Provider details
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Cities
- Longwood
- Lake Mary
- Deltona
- Orange City
- Altamonte Springs
Counties
- Seminole
- Orange County
- Volusia County
ZIPs
- 32750
- 32738
- 32725
- 32771
- 32713
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- FL
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Other Sessions
- Telehealth
- Family Sessions
- Couples Sessions
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adult (18-70)
Special Populations
- Other
- Disabled
- Pregnant
Talk Therapies
- Mindfulness
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Interventions for unhealthy patterns of decisions/behaviors
- Problem Focused Therapy
Experiential Therapies
- Art Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Other Experiential
Strengths
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Spiritual struggles
- Self esteem
- Resilience
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I allow the patient to come up with their own interpretations and solutions
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
Evaluations
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Seminole State College
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
1
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
