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Hans Ruska, LMFT

North Carolina LMFT supporting veterans and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Trauma and recovery

About Hans Ruska

Hans Ruska is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in North Carolina with five years of professional counseling experience, including work with veterans and their families. He focuses on stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues related to motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Hans brings a calm, patient approach to sessions and aims to help clients explore patterns that affect daily life and relationships.

He creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment, encouraging honest conversation about difficult topics like abandonment, attachment struggles, guilt, shame, and infidelity. Hans combines relational awareness with practical skills to support communication, healing, and problem solving for individuals, couples, and families.

Recognizing that change often requires courage, Hans meets clients where they are and supports them through the steps toward a more fulfilling life. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, working to empower people as they build coping strategies, clarify life purpose, and navigate transitions. His practice emphasizes respect, empathy, and steady encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Hans Ruska have?

Hans Ruska has five years of professional counseling experience.

Is Hans Ruska a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMFT credential - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: NC LMFT 2253.

In which languages does Hans Ruska provide therapy?

Hans Ruska provides therapy in English.

Where is Hans Ruska located?

Hans Ruska is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Hans Ruska as my therapist?

You can work with Hans Ruska through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Hans Ruska work with international clients?

Hans Ruska does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Hans Ruska cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relational patterns influence present-day relationships. It helps clients identify attachment styles, improve connection with partners or family members, and address feelings of abandonment or insecurity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people recognize and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skill-oriented, often used to reduce symptoms of anxiety, panic attacks, and to improve coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity, often used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Hans Ruska collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. That collaborative process helps tailor treatment to relationship concerns, stress, trauma recovery, and self-esteem work.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or other commitments. Licensed professionals can use these options to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and provide consistent therapeutic work that fits into a client’s daily life.

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