Kurt Ruffley
Bigfork, Montana · Telehealth and Phone sessions
✓ Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 30, 2026. NPI 1396454419.
My style: direct, humorous, collaborative
Life brings challenges that can feel heavy to carry on your own—whether you are dealing with unresolved trauma, high-stress professional demands, or watching your child struggle with behavioral changes and big emotions.
- Fees
- $200 to $250 per sessionSliding scale available
- Availability
- Accepting new clientsConfirmed October 30, 2026
- Session format
- Telehealth, Phone sessions
- Languages
- English
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Insurance and payment
About Kurt
Life brings challenges that can feel heavy to carry on your own—whether you are dealing with unresolved trauma, high-stress professional demands, or watching your child struggle with behavioral changes and big emotions. I help veterans, working adults, and children/families navigate the "ruff" stuff: PTSD, moral injury, anxiety, depression, and high-stakes life transitions.
Many people put off counseling simply because standard business hours conflict with shifts, school runs, or family obligations. To solve that friction, I offer secure telehealth appointments starting at 8:00 AM as well as late-evening availability. You can complete focused, evidence-based therapy before your workday starts or after the house is quiet for the night. Reaching out takes courage, and my goal is to provide a grounded, practical space where you can unpack what’s weighing you down and regain control
My approach
Therapy should be collaborative, practical, and focused on real results. As a former educator and combat-zone veteran, I combine structure with deep empathy. I use evidence-based modalities like EMDR and nervous-system stabilization to help you reprocess trauma and build durable coping tools at your own pace, without clinical jargon.
About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Dual-Service Veteran (U.S. Navy and U.S. Army), and former teacher. I founded RuffStuff Counseling PLLC to deliver accessible, high-standard telehealth across Montana. I work with individuals and families on the journey toward self-understanding and long-term personal growth.
More background
As a Dual-Service Veteran and former educator, I understand firsthand that the "Invisible Pack" carried through life isn't just borne by the individual—it affects the whole family. Whether you are returning from deployment, managing workplace burnout, or parenting a teen struggling with life transitions, the strain on your nervous system and your relationships is real. My clinical philosophy is rooted in a simple core belief: "Helping people on their journey to find acceptance and an understanding of self; to promote growth throughout their life." In our sessions, we do not engage in aimless conversation. We identify immediate stressors, unpack root trauma, and develop clear, actionable roadmaps. Utilizing evidence-based tools, we work to reprocess distressing memories, calm chronic hyperarousal, and restore emotional stability.
Why Telehealth with RuffStuff Counseling? Montana-Wide Access: High-definition, HIPAA-compliant telehealth available whether you are in Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, the Flathead Valley, or a rural county.
8:00 AM & Late Evening Availability: Early-morning and late-night appointments designed specifically around shift workers, parents, and executives who cannot afford to miss work for weekly appointments.
Direct & Respectful Communication: A grounded environment where you set the pace, build vulnerability as a strength, and focus on tangible steps forward. "Find strength through vulnerability. Embrace growth, embrace life."
Ready to talk to Kurt? Message Kurt or call 4062099884.
Meet Kurt
Specialties
Types of therapy
Who Kurt works with
- Ages
- Preteens (11-13), Teens (14-19), Adults, Elders (65+)
- Communities
- LGBTQ+, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Black / African American, Latino / Hispanic, Asian American, Indigenous / Native American, Immigrant, Veterans, First Responders, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, People with Disabilities, Sex Worker Allied, Open Relationships / Non-Monogamy, Single Parents
- Languages
- English
Education and training
Master of Science in Mental Health & Rehabilitation Counseling, MSU Billing 2022
Graduate Certificate- Initial Teacher Licensure, Secondary Social Studies, Colorado Mesa University 2015
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Colorado Mesa University, 2013
Certifications
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
Kurt Ruffley is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Bigfork, Montana. Specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd. Telehealth, Phone sessions · $200 to $250 per session. Identity matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What does Kurt specialize in?
Kurt Ruffley specializes in anxiety, depression, stress and trauma and ptsd.
Is Kurt licensed?
Kurt Ruffley is listed as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Montana. Their identity and the profession on record were matched to the federal NPI Registry on October 30, 2026, which is not a check of license standing. For current license standing, check the Montana licensing board.
Does Kurt offer telehealth or in-person sessions?
Kurt Ruffley offers telehealth and phone sessions.
Does Kurt take insurance?
Kurt Ruffley accepts Self-Pay / Out of Network, Sliding Scale, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Out of Pocket. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Does Kurt take Aetna?
Kurt Ruffley lists Aetna among the insurance and payment options accepted. Confirm your specific plan when you reach out.
Is Kurt accepting new clients?
Kurt Ruffley said on October 30, 2026: yes, accepting new clients. Free consultation, 15 Minutes.
How much does a session with Kurt cost?
Sessions with Kurt Ruffley are $200 to $250 per session. A sliding scale is available based on need.
Where is Kurt located?
Kurt Ruffley is based in Bigfork, Montana, and also offers telehealth.
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