Meet Kacy Ruffin (she/her) M.Ed., National Certified Counselor

SPECIALTIES: Self-esteem, Identity, Life Transitions, Emotional Regulation, Perfectionism, Suicide Prevention, Trauma, Crisis Prevention

CLIENTS: Children, teens, young adults

LOCATION: Monroeville, virtual

Kacy Ruffin is committed to providing therapeutic support for children, teens, and young adults as they navigate the demands of adolescence. Her topics of specialty include self-esteem and identity, managing life transitions, emotion regulation, perfectionism, and seeking greater fulfillment.

In her practice, Kacy models empathy and kindness and values the importance of cultural sensitivity and trauma-informed care. She is passionate about being an advocate and infuses advocacy in her work. Kacy strives to foster a warm and welcoming environment that is collaborative and direct, with room for exploration and curiosity. She works with clients from a strength-based lens to meet them where they are and embrace/empower each individual’s unique lived experience. Kacy is driven by introspection and sincerity, and works to ensure her therapeutic support is inclusive for all to pursue change. 

With an undergraduate degree in psychology and a masters of education in school counseling from Duquesne University, Kacy is a National Certified Counselor (NCC) and a K-12 Certified School Counselor. Kacy has worked in both private and charter/cyber settings where she has served a diverse student population with wide-ranging needs and varying socioeconomic backgrounds. Her goal is always to lead, advocate and collaborate to promote equity and access for students.

Along with her work as a counselor, Kacy has completed trainings in trauma informed practices, crisis prevention, and suicide prevention. She is also certified in Pennsylvania’s Student Assistance Program for grades K-12. 


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