- Empathetic listener
- Skill focused
- Holistic approach
About Ruby
Dr. Ruby Akhigbe offers support for common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, trauma, and codependency. She greets people with empathy and listens actively to understand what they are going through. Her approach aims to help people slow down reactive patterns and begin practical steps toward change.
Dr. Akhigbe holds a Doctorate, a master's degree, and a bachelor's degree, and brings 27 years of clinical counseling experience. She describes her style as adaptable and client-centered, choosing methods that fit each person instead of a single fixed model. In sessions she focuses on clear communication skills, reducing negative rumination, and helping people respond rather than react.
Her work addresses problems like emotional overwhelm, role overload, obsessive worrying, and difficulties with boundaries or dependency in relationships. She also helps people process trauma, grief, and family-of-origin issues. Conversations often include practical tools for relaxation, thought tracking, and improving how clients interact with others.
Therapy sessions mix supportive listening with structured techniques drawn from several approaches. Dr. Akhigbe emphasizes collaboration and learning skills that can be used between sessions. Many clients find this pace useful when they need both understanding and concrete steps forward.
People who want to begin are guided through a matching and scheduling process. Sessions are offered in English and take place in Texas. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short questionnaire to match with her and schedule a time that works.
How specific approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and feeling stuck by teaching practical skills for moving forward.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. It uses techniques like tracking thoughts and practicing alternative behaviors to reduce worry, negative rumination, and patterns that fuel depression.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses goals and preferences and tries different methods to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where client feedback guides which techniques are emphasized.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support steady progress by keeping appointments consistent with everyday schedules and responsibilities.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, anger, trauma and abuse, and related issues like codependency and attachment problems.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is empathetic and client-centered, combining active listening with practical tools to reduce rumination and improve communication.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
She brings 27 years of clinical counseling experience and draws on that background to support people through change.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
This therapist does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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