I understand what it feels like to experience anxiety, sadness, grief/loss, work stress, negative rumination, and role- overload. I have benefited greatly from counseling myself. It takes courage to pursue change; disrupt negative cycles; learn to respond and stop reacting; learn to communicate effectively; heal from trauma; heal from abuse; disrupt co-dependency patterns and dysfunctional relationship dynamics; just to name a few of life's tumultuous experiences. First, I applaud you for taking this courageous step to wholeness, you are seeking change and self-discovery. Hope is the "antidote." If you are looking for a safe space to begin a journey of discovery, change, growth, or healing, you have come to the right place. I pride myself on being empathetic and an active listener. I hold a doctorate, bachelor's, and master's degree. I have over twenty years of clinical counseling. Although I am certified in CBT cognitive behavior therapy, I pride myself on being eclectic, because I know that each client is unique. I also enjoy using a holistic approach to wellness. I am here to support and empower you in your journey and pursuit of change. I have extensive experience helping clients struggling with: depression; anxiety; OCD; Bipolar; stress; excessive worrying- negative rumination; relaxation difficulties; role overload; and communication difficulties (e.g. active listening skills, seeking clarity, getting an understanding; addressing mental filtering; and mind reading); and improving interactions with others.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Internal Family Systems
TX LCSW 67564
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Ruby Akhigbe. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Excellent.
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Ruby for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr.Ruby very helpful! She helped me to see the blind spots in life situations! She provided helpful resources! She cared enough about me to get my rest! I can say I have built a relationship with her and that’s important with having a therapist to have someone you can trust!
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Ruby for 3 weeks
She is a good listener and really care. I really appreciated your help.
Written on Apr 16, 2023 after therapy with Ruby for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coaching
Ruby is so wonderful, we clicked right away. She completely understood everything that I was trying to communicate, which is an issue for me. Putting my thoughts into words in real life situations. I’m 2 weeks in and me and my wife are already seeing hard results. Thank you Ruby!
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Ruby for 1 week on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Dr Ruby immediately addressed my problem. It was refreshing because she took a completely different approach than another therapist, not on this platform, with whom I had been talking for some months. She was emotionally much more present, than the last person. She is knowledgeable and I like that she shares information with me. I just started but I feel that she has my back and I feel safe.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with Ruby for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
She is great, patient and understanding
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Ruby for 1 month on issues concerning trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue