Ms Ruth Mwangi

Licensed Professional Counselor

“I have over 13 years working with young professionals on anxiety, depression, burnout, childhood trauma, grief and loss, self-awareness and self-care. I work with teens to establish their identity by exploring personality, self-value, peer interaction, family of origin, friendships and more.”

About Me

I help young professionals manage anxiety, burnout, and the echoes of past trauma, fostering self-awareness and self-care. For teens, I offer a supportive space to explore personality, strengthening their unique identity and self-worth. We make sense of peer and family dynamics together. Clients find a grounded partner ready to help them navigate life’s challenges and build confident futures.

Approach

You’ll notice the work focuses on naming patterns and testing small changes — a blend of curiosity and practical skill-building that helps untangle old wounds and daily overwhelm. In Nairobi or online, in English or Kiswahili, I keep sessions collaborative and paced to your needs, with short experiments in thinking and behaviour plus gentle practice between meetings. With teens I use identity-focused prompts and role exploration; with adults we map triggers, rhythms and realistic self-care habits. Those juggling work, study or family who want steady, practical shifts often find this approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Nairobi, Kenya

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Clinical Supervision
Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Research
Scientific investigation into mental health, therapy effectiveness, or psychological processes, contributing to evidence-based clinical practice.
Adolescent Therapy
Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Training
Professional development programmes for mental health practitioners, including workshops, courses, and continuing education.

Works With:

Adolescents
Adults
Groups
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Identity Issues
A person's sense of who they are, including their values, beliefs, roles, and self-perception, and the distress that arises when this sense is unclear, fragmented, or negative.
Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
Self-Care
Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.