Ruth Burgher-Gibore

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings 23 years of professional experience to her work. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the strain that comes with life changes. Her approach aims to be practical and focused on real day-to-day improvements.

Ruth blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and emotionally focused methods. She listens for what matters most and helps clients identify small, achievable steps. Sessions may include problem-solving, skill practice, and attention to how thoughts and feelings shape behavior.

Her background includes counseling across many life stages and settings. Ruth has provided therapy, case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support. She has experience working with diverse communities and with people facing trauma and loss.

Ruth has held leadership roles managing community mental health programs and clinics. That experience shapes a practical style that values clear goals and measurable progress. She also brings familiarity with concerns such as addiction, relationship and communication struggles, parenting challenges, and caregiving stress.

Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and attention to coping strategies that fit daily life. Ruth works in California and communicates in English. To begin, follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps to find a time that fits your routine.

How Ruth's Approaches Fit Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room, prioritizing listening and the client's own goals. It helps people feel heard and decide what change matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses practical exercises and skill practice to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful habits.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) is about understanding patterns in close relationships and how emotions shape connection. It can help with relationship strain, communication problems, and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try ways of working that fit their needs and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Confirm the specific session options available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports steady work on skills and communication in between in-person routines, helping therapy fit around daily responsibilities.