- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and EFT methods
- Grief and addiction
About Ruth
Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a California and Florida Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and a wide range of life changes. She also supports those dealing with grief, addiction, parenting challenges, and identity issues such as LGBT concerns.
Ruth uses practical, problem-focused methods in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Conversations often include clearer communication skills, coping strategies for anxiety and depression, and steps for managing cravings or impulsive behaviors.
Her background includes therapy, case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, grief work, and running community mental health programs. That variety shaped a focus on workable tools and straightforward goals. Sessions tend to be goal-oriented and paced to fit what each person needs in the moment.
Ruth has experience supporting people across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities. She has worked with members of the LGBT community and veterans, and has substantial experience with trauma-informed care and trauma-focused techniques.
Clients who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and Ruth does not accept international clients.
Therapeutic approaches used online and how they help
Ruth uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's goals and perspective. That means sessions often start by listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client, which can help clarify personal values and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; it is practical for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses patterns in close relationships by helping people name emotions and try new ways of responding in conversations.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth works together with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That may mean combining approaches or shifting emphasis as work progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific online formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or video sessions that avoid travel time. They also let people keep sessions consistent when schedules change. Ask about session length and any available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, parenting issues, and related areas.
What approach does she use in sessions?
She combines Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused work to help people change patterns and improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Ruth has 23 years of experience across therapy, case management, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and community mental health program management.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Florida and practices from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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