Ruth Vanden Bosch, LPC
Licensed counselor, nurse, and coach
- LPC and RN
- 25 years experience
- Accepting international clients
About Ruth Vanden Bosch
Ruth Vanden Bosch is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Registered Nurse (RN), a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and a life coach practicing from Michigan. With 25 years of professional experience, she combines clinical counseling, nursing insight, and coaching skills to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. She holds a BSN in Nursing and a BS in Psychology from Aquinas College, both earned with high honors, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University earned with high honors.
Her career has included work with people managing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, compulsive eating, career transitions, trauma, and physical illness. As both an RN and an LPC she has supported people and families coping with cancer and other serious health conditions, and she has led and facilitated support groups for hospice, PFLAG, cancer support, pet loss, career issues, and compulsive eating. She also co-facilitates The Art of Healing retreats with Dr. Bernie Siegel and has contributed writing to Star Nations Magazine and chapters in books by Dr. Siegel, including a personal chapter titled "Maltese Miracle."
Ruth describes her therapeutic style as warm and integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with holistic methods and positive psychology while attending to the mind-body connection. She emphasizes exploring multiple areas of functioning to promote both physical and emotional well-being and focuses on helping people move forward constructively past obstacles. Ruth welcomes those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers supportive, strengths-based guidance throughout the process.
Her career has included work with people managing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, compulsive eating, career transitions, trauma, and physical illness. As both an RN and an LPC she has supported people and families coping with cancer and other serious health conditions, and she has led and facilitated support groups for hospice, PFLAG, cancer support, pet loss, career issues, and compulsive eating. She also co-facilitates The Art of Healing retreats with Dr. Bernie Siegel and has contributed writing to Star Nations Magazine and chapters in books by Dr. Siegel, including a personal chapter titled "Maltese Miracle."
Ruth describes her therapeutic style as warm and integrative, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with holistic methods and positive psychology while attending to the mind-body connection. She emphasizes exploring multiple areas of functioning to promote both physical and emotional well-being and focuses on helping people move forward constructively past obstacles. Ruth welcomes those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life and offers supportive, strengths-based guidance throughout the process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ruth Vanden Bosch have?
Ruth Vanden Bosch has 25 years of experience as a counselor and life coach.
Is Ruth Vanden Bosch a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential - LPC. License details: MI LPC 6401002182.
In which languages does Ruth Vanden Bosch provide therapy?
Ruth provides therapy in English.
Where is Ruth Vanden Bosch located?
Ruth is based in Michigan.
How can I work with Ruth Vanden Bosch as my therapist?
You can work with Ruth through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ruth Vanden Bosch work with international clients?
Yes, Ruth Vanden Bosch works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ruth Vanden Bosch 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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
Ruth draws from Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationship patterns influence current feelings and behavior. This approach helps people understand connection, trust, and intimacy issues and can be useful for improving relationships and emotional regulation.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often supporting work on anxiety, depression, stress management, and habit change.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is another tool she employs to help people and couples access and rework underlying emotions that drive interaction patterns. EFT can support repair of relational bonds and deepen emotional awareness.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work fits the individual.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, caregiving, or health needs, and they increase accessibility for people who live far from in-person services. Licensed professionals can deliver effective support through these formats while working with clients toward practical, meaningful change.