Therapist Ruth Karin Ellerbroek, Therapist

Ruth Ellerbroek, LMFT, helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Minnesota strengthen relationships, improve emotional well-being, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy, supporting those experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma. Ruth creates a grounded and compassionate therapeutic environment where patients feel supported as they work through difficulties and build healthier patterns in their lives. Her clinical approach blends evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help individuals and families better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Ruth has extensive experience working with couples and families to improve communication, rebuild trust, and foster deeper connection. She also supports individuals through life transitions, grief, and women’s mental health concerns, while offering additional areas of expertise to meet a wide range of needs. Ruth is committed to serving those who dedicate their lives to others, including first responders and military veterans, recognizing the unique stressors and emotional demands they face. She works collaboratively with these individuals and their families to promote resilience, emotional regulation, and long-term well-being, while honoring their experiences and strengths. With a career spanning nearly two decades, Ruth brings a steady, thoughtful presence to her work, emphasizing practical tools, meaningful insight, and a personalized approach to care. She values creating a space where patients feel safe, respected, and empowered to make lasting changes. Outside of her professional life, Ruth enjoys quilting and sewing, reading, motorcycling, and traveling. She values time with friends and family and embraces activities that encourage creativity, mindfulness, and balance—principles she also integrates into her therapeutic approach.