Dr. Ruby Akhigbe, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Dr.

Licensed inTexas
License67564
NPI 1972744530
Experience27+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Ruby

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship or family difficulties.

Her tone is encouraging and practical, aimed at people ready to make changes in their lives. Dr. Akhigbe uses short-term skills and longer-term reflection to help clients manage overwhelming feelings.

She listens closely and teaches clearer ways to communicate.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on breaking negative cycles, reducing rumination, and improving everyday coping skills. Her approach blends attachment-based concepts with cognitive and behavioral strategies. That mix lets her address how early connection patterns affect current relationships while also teaching concrete tools for mood and behavior change.

She also draws on acceptance and mindfulness ideas to help people live with hard feelings without getting stuck. Clients can expect an empathetic, active listener who balances warmth with practical steps. Dr.

Akhigbe describes therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work. She emphasizes skill-building for anxiety, problem-solving for role overload, and practical communication practice. Background includes a doctorate plus master’s and bachelor’s degrees and decades of clinical counseling in Texas.

She uses a holistic lens that considers emotional, relational, and daily-life factors. The overall aim is clearer thinking, healthier interactions, and steadier emotional balance.

Credentials

LCSW (Texas): License 67564 · expires May 2028
NPI: 1972744530 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Ruby lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Depression
Trauma and abuse
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Ruby names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns of connection shape current relationships and emotional responses. Online sessions can focus on identifying these patterns and practicing different ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test more helpful ones; it often includes homework like thought records or behavior experiments that are easy to do between online sessions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether attachment-focused reflection, CBT skills, or a mix of methods fits best, and they adjust the plan as progress happens.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when deeper emotional work is needed. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is preferred. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, coaching between sessions, and reminders about skills. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to practice skills in real-life moments.

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Frequently asked

What issues does Dr. Akhigbe focus on?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and relationship or family concerns, along with related issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, and codependency.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is empathetic and collaborative, combining active listening with practical skill teaching to reduce rumination and improve communication.

What is her clinical background?

She holds a doctorate plus master’s and bachelor’s degrees and has 27 years of clinical counseling experience.

Where is she based and what credential does she hold?

She practices in Texas and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process of working together?

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