RuthAnn Lester(She/Her/Hers)

Dr. RuthAnn Lester is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who considers her job a blessing. She supports adults with mood concerns, trauma, grief, relationship problems, life changes, and general stress. She has specialized training in insomnia and will quickly highlight that when you sleep better, everything else improves. RuthAnn identifies as Christian and particularly loves working with people who want to incorporate their faith, Christian or otherwise, into therapy. She is also an Ally. RuthAnn deeply appreciates working with people who serve in frontline settings. And she is a great fit for anyone who likes to "nerd out" about mental health. Overall, RuthAnn loves helping people who are ready to collaborate to heal, make changes, and grow.

People who have done therapy with RuthAnn would tell you her style is warm, encouraging, and action oriented. You are as likely to laugh as you are to cry in any given appointment. RuthAnn’s approach to therapy is to frontload treatment with education and skills work, which prioritizes symptom reduction. This helps build trust so that the therapeutic relationship can develop and deepen.

RuthAnn’s therapeutic philosophy is trauma-informed and influenced by ACT, an approach that supports values-guided action. However, with an assertion that every person is unique, her care is highly integrated and can include elements of CBT, DBT, and other modalities. RuthAnn seeks to tailor treatment in a manner that reflects a biopsychosocial-spiritual understanding of people.

RuthAnn resides in CO but is accepting clients in all PsyPact states. She sees clients in person in Westminster, CO and by telehealth. Whether you are new at this, or just ready for the next episode of care in your ongoing process, RuthAnn considers it a privilege to help take good care of you.