Dr. Ruby Akhigbe

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe is an LCSW based in Texas with 27 years of clinical experience and an academic background that includes a doctorate, a master s degree, and a bachelor s degree. She writes from both professional and personal perspective, noting that she has benefited greatly from counseling herself. She approaches each person with empathy and active listening and emphasizes courage and hope as part of the process of change.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, anger, trauma and abuse. She also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment and family of origin dynamics, co-dependency, communication problems, hoarding, and mood regulation challenges. Her biography highlights experience with depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar presentations, excessive worrying and role overload.

Dr. Akhigbe describes her approach as eclectic with certification in cognitive behavioral therapy and a holistic sensibility. She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, DBT, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy as appropriate. She focuses on helping people interrupt negative cycles, learn to respond rather than react, improve communication skills, and pursue personal growth and healing.