Ruth Burgher-Gibore, LMFT

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 23 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. She holds licenses in multiple states and has provided a wide range of mental health services including therapy and counseling, case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss support, and leadership of large community mental health programs and clinics.

Ruth combines practical, solution-focused strategies with evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems perspectives, and trauma-focused methods. She has extensive experience supporting clients with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addiction, and a variety of life transitions. Her background includes work with children, adolescents, adults, seniors, disabled individuals, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and caregivers.

Trained in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral techniques and other trauma-informed models, Ruth emphasizes collaborative goal setting and skills-based intervention to help clients move toward meaningful change. Her approach is compassionate and outcome-oriented, aiming to meet each person where they are and build practical tools for coping, connection, and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Ruth Burgher-Gibore

Ruth draws from several established approaches to tailor care to each client's needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients can explore their values, build self-understanding, and strengthen relationships; this approach is often helpful for self-esteem, life transitions, and relational concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps partners and families understand and reshape interaction patterns by addressing underlying emotions and attachment needs, which can improve communication and intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then she recommends or combines techniques that best fit each person or couple. This partnership ensures treatment stays focused and responsive.

Online therapy with Ruth offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend appointments around work, family, or mobility needs and to maintain consistent care during life transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt therapeutic tools to each format so clients can make steady progress from wherever they are.