Meet the Counselors

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I am a graduate of Liberty University and Northwest Nazarene University.  I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Social Work.  I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with an emphasis on addiction and mental health. I am trauma certified in the state of Idaho and am trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy for trauma and other challenging personal issues. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist (CSAT) and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), I specialize in working with the partner of the addict. I have been working in the field of spiritual and emotional well-being for men, women, families, first responders, and children for over 25 years. I am currently working on developing my private practice at Safehaven Counseling Center where we take an integrated holistic approach to emotional, physical, and spiritual health.  As you make your way through life, I am here to provide a compassionate, warm, non-judgmental space for you to better understand yourself and the journey that God has set before you.  You may be experiencing difficulty in a relationship or suffering from depression or anxiety.  You may be trying to make sense of past trauma or abuse.  Whatever your situation, I am committed to walking alongside you as you work through difficult issues and helping you work towards healing that can create space to re-imagine life, ourselves, and a new vision for the future. I specialize in Abuse/Neglect, Addictions, Alcohol/Substance Abuse, Anxiety/Panic Attacks, Attachment Disorders, Depression, Grief/Loss/Mourning, Marriage/Relationship Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Sexual Abuse, Spirituality, Stress Management, Eating, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder.  

I am passionate about mental wellness, health, and physical fitness. I enjoy working with clients to develop a healthy mind and body connection through mindfulness and other emotional and cognitive behavioral approaches. My primary treatment approach is CBT and DBT, which help clients in getting to the root causes that contribute to unhealthy patterns of thought, toxic emotions, and destructive behaviors. My treatment approach is effective for those who desire to work through stressors, deal with big transitions, navigate dysfunctional situations, overcome barriers to success, improve self-concept, improve relationships, and to heal from many forms of harm.

I enjoy inspiring and developing individuals to become their best selves, and I work with clients to build confidence, improve emotional self-expression and communication, and improve connection in life and interpersonal relationships. I love supporting, encouraging, and providing tools for parents, to reduce stress in the home, foster healthier interactions, and strengthen relationships. I am a well-rounded therapist that utilizes a variety of approaches tailored to the individual’s needs. I am kind, compassionate, and enthusiastic about my work. I find joy through shared experiences, and I look forward to being able to assist others to reach their goals.

As a certified health and wellness coach, I can partner with individuals to help them overcome barriers and help them develop strategic goals and healthy mindsets as they navigate their health and fitness goals. I am personally dedicated to building strength with weight training, healthy nutrition and supplements, and other aspects of health to optimize a healthy lifestyle. My focus is on feeling strong and empowered both mentally and physically as they

are closely connected. At this time I am primarily online as I reside in Coeur d’Alene, ID, and I travel frequently which gives me the flexibility to continue to serve my clients.

My passion as an LPC and post-graduate trained Certified Disability

Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) is to help clients navigate the complex

systems and unique barriers they face, using my extensive experience

in the legal, employment, medical disability, and behavioral health

fields. My clients describe me as warm, engaging, and educational.

I am available for clients in all stages of life, including children,

couples, family, and vocational therapy. I adapt to clients’ learning

styles – incorporating play, sensory, symbolic, and expressive

techniques – so clients can build the resources, flexibility, and

confidence to engage life’s unexpected detours.

In my down time, I build robots, collects quirky children’s books, and

keeps one husband, two adopted teens, and three dogs in chaotic

harmony among piles of books, board games, and Legos 

Rockford Ruddy is the Director/Owner of Rock Counseling LLC, primarily serving the Christian churches of the greater Treasure Valley as a Pastoral Counselor.

Rock earned his MMIN in Pastoral Counseling from Ohio Christian University in 2016. Rock is a certified Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional - Supervisor (PSAP-S). Rock is a member of IITAP (International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals) and the AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors). Rock received his ministerial ordination in February 2003, has served in various pastoral roles since 1987, and currently serves as a Pastor at Discovery Church,

overseeing the church’s restoration ministries. Rock is certified in Genesis Process Counseling. As a former Hospice Chaplain, Rock provided bereavement support to end-of-life patients and their loved ones. Additionally, Rock served for 5 years as the Regional Group Advisor in Southern Idaho and Nevada for Pure Desire Ministries International, training and supporting men’s group leaders.

Rock and Grace have been married since 1984, and have resided in Boise since 1994. Because of God’s healing work in his life and marriage, Rock has a deep and abiding passion to see Christian men and marriages healed and whole, fully walking out of their God-given destiny.

Rock believes people are shaped by their experiences (positive and negative), relationships (past and present), and God-given gifts. For those desiring personal change, Rock provides grace-filled, respectful, and confidential processes that have produced profound and lasting change. Rock uses an Attachment Theory/Trauma model of counseling. Rock’s approach is founded on a Christian/biblical perspective and does not focus solely on behavior. Rock’s goal is to assist people in identifying and addressing the deeper issues driving their behavior. Rock’s specialties include facilitating healing in the areas of addiction, grief, loss, and forgiveness.