Midge Ruby is a bright and affectionate Brittany Spaniel in training with Wind River Canine Partners, the same respected organization that certified Barley Rue. At just 2 years old, Midge is actively working toward completing Wind River’s comprehensive therapy dog program, which includes temperament evaluations, the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, and Wind River’s own Therapy Dog Certification Exam. Known for their high energy and sensitive nature, Brittany Spaniels like Midge bring a unique blend of enthusiasm, empathy, and attentiveness to therapeutic settings. With her natural eagerness to connect and support, Midge is already showing strong potential as a calming, intuitive presence for clients. As she continues her training, she is gaining the skills and confidence to become a fully certified therapy dog ready to provide comfort, grounding, and gentle companionship.​ This approach has the potential to help those struggling with many varying issues. I have clinical experience working with clients who struggle with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, low self-worth, sexual trauma, histories of abuse, painful family relationships, and chronic experiences of loneliness. As an identity affirming counselor who believes that all people are deserving of compassion and care, I welcome individuals of all ages, sizes, abilities, ethnicities, sexualities, and genders. It is a great privilege to share in clients’ emotional vulnerability. If given the opportunity to work with you, I will honor my role as a nonjudgmental, caring source of support as we work through life’s many sorrows, joys, and complexities.