Dr. Ruby Akhigbe, LCSW

Texas · 27 years in practice

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship or family difficulties.

License and registration

LCSW, Texas: 67564 · expires May 2028
NPI: 1972744530 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Ruby

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and relationship or family difficulties. She acknowledges how hard it is to ask for help and offers a calm, listening presence for people ready to try something different.

She works to break negative cycles and to build clearer ways of responding and communicating. She draws from nearly three decades of clinical work and holds a doctorate, a master’s degree, and a bachelor’s degree.

Background and approach

Dr. Akhigbe uses approaches like Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide sessions, while also borrowing from attachment-based and client-centered methods as needed. In sessions she focuses on practical skills and gentle exploration.

That can mean learning ways to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts, practice new communication habits, or name and process painful memories. She also pays attention to patterns tied to attachment, abandonment, or codependency issues. Her style is empathetic and active listening is central.

She helps people practice clearer speaking and active listening skills, manage role overload, and reduce excessive worry or rumination. She also works with concerns like dissociation, control issues, blended family stress, and grief or loss. Dr.

Akhigbe offers multiple ways to connect, including video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling follows the standard matching and booking process on the site.

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 therapy approaches translate to online care

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name strong emotions and the patterns those emotions create in close relationships. It can be useful when someone wants to understand why certain interactions trigger intense responses and to learn new ways of relating.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking actions that match personal values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and persistent worrying by teaching practical exercises to shift behavior.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current interactions and self-image. It can help people work through abandonment concerns, attachment issues, and recurring relationship dynamics.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, mixing strategies as needed. That means sessions can be tailored over time as needs and priorities change.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different days and routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues, phone can fit a shorter check-in or low-bandwidth situations, and chat or text can help with brief updates or between-session support. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep steady progress.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Dr. Akhigbe help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, plus many relationship and family concerns like communication problems and family of origin issues.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is warm and listener-focused. She combines gentle exploration with practical skill-building, such as communication practice and techniques to reduce rumination.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 27 years of clinical counseling experience to her practice and has worked with a wide range of concerns over that time.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She is listed as LCSW and practices from Texas.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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