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Ruth Burgher-Gibore, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused methods
- Mindfulness practices
About Ruth
Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Ruth uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered and emotionally-focused ideas to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She draws on methods that aim to notice unhelpful thinking, try different responses, and strengthen communication. The emphasis is on clear, doable strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work in community mental health programs, crisis intervention, grief counseling, career counseling, and case management. That range means she is familiar with both individual and relational concerns and common life transitions such as divorce, illness, or job change. She has experience supporting people coping with addiction, chronic health conditions, and bereavement.
In sessions she helps people set practical goals, track progress, and adjust strategies when something is not working. Parents often get concrete ideas for sleep, eating, and behavior problems. Couples and partners focus on communication, commitment issues, and intimacy-related concerns.
She works with adults across the lifespan and has worked with the LGBT community and veterans in earlier roles. Language of service is English and practice is based in California. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online work
Ruth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and routines, which is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating problems. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to focus on the person's perspective and goals, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help with communication and intimacy concerns between partners.Finding the right approach is collaborative. She will discuss what feels most practical and relevant, try methods for a few sessions, and adjust based on what the client wants and what is helping. Clients set goals together and track progress during follow-up conversations.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can happen around work or caregiving. If a client prefers in-person or a particular session setup, the therapist will discuss available options during the initial scheduling step.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California, Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addictions, grief, and related concerns.
How does she typically use CBT in sessions?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test alternative responses, and build concrete coping skills for daily life.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 23 years of experience in therapy, crisis intervention, grief counseling, case management, and managing community mental health programs.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Florida and practices from California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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