Therapist profile
Ruth Burgher-Gibore, LMFT
California and Florida LMFT - Family and relationship concerns
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- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Emotion-focused methods
About Ruth
Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a California and Florida State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, parenting concerns, relationship and family difficulties, and grief. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away to manage daily pressures and improve communication at home.
Ruth combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral ideas and emotionally-focused techniques. She helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, try different behaviors, and rebuild connection in important relationships. Her approach includes direct problem-solving and attention to feelings that matter in family life.
Her background includes therapy, case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, and running community mental health programs. That experience informs a pragmatic style that aims to make progress in everyday situations. She has worked with a wide range of people across life stages and backgrounds.
Ruth has considerable experience with trauma and trauma-informed care and brings that knowledge into work with people recovering from abuse or other traumatic events. She also supports people dealing with chronic health issues, caregiving stresses, and parenting strains.
People who come for help can expect short-term strategies and longer-term work, depending on the concern. She uses mindfulness and existential ideas when themes about meaning, values, or life transitions arise. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her years of practice in California and Florida.
How sessions work
How Ruth’s approaches translate to online work
Ruth uses client-centered work to focus on what matters most to each person. That approach means the therapist listens closely and builds on the client’s own goals, helpful for parenting choices, relationship concerns, and life changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. CBT offers concrete skills to manage anxiety, low mood, sleeping or eating problems, and unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is used when attachment and communication are central; it helps people name and respond to core emotions that influence relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will discuss different options and decide together with the client which methods fit their needs and pace. That collaborative process can shift over time as goals change.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and mindfulness practices for remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California, Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family and parenting issues does she address?
She works with parenting stress, blended family concerns, communication problems, and related relationship strains. Other family topics listed include adoption and foster care and divorce or separation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally-focused methods. The work often mixes short-term problem solving with attention to emotions and relational patterns.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
She has 23 years of experience in therapy, program management, crisis intervention, and community mental health settings. That background shapes a practical approach to everyday problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Florida and practices from California. Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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