Dr. Ruby Akhigbe, LCSW

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who brings extensive clinical experience and a compassionate, client-centered style to her work. With a doctorate as well as master s and bachelor s degrees, she combines advanced training with more than 27 years of counseling practice to support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, anger, stress, and related concerns. A LCSW is a licensed social work clinician qualified to provide mental health assessment and therapy in clinical settings.

She understands firsthand what it feels like to contend with anxiety, grief, work-related stress, negative rumination, and role overload, and she draws on both personal insight and professional training in her approach. She values the courage it takes to pursue change - to interrupt negative cycles, move from reactive patterns to more considered responses, improve communication, and heal from past wounds including abuse and co-dependency dynamics.

Known for empathic listening and a supportive presence, Dr. Akhigbe uses an eclectic, holistic approach that is tailored to each person s needs. She is certified in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and integrates techniques from several therapeutic models to address issues such as obsessive-compulsive tendencies, bipolar symptoms, excessive worrying, relaxation difficulties, role overload, and communication challenges. She partners with clients to build practical skills, clarify goals, and strengthen interactions with others while fostering growth and recovery.

Whether seeking relief from overwhelming emotions, better ways to relate within families and relationships, or tools to manage everyday stress, people who work with Dr. Akhigbe can expect a steady, respectful collaborator who supports exploration, healing, and lasting change.