Ruth Burgher-Gibore, LMFT

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 23 years of experience. She uses a practical, person-centered style to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggle, grief, and life transitions. Ruth focuses on clear goals and steady progress in sessions.

Ruth blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to address both feelings and behavior. She listens first, helps clients name problems, and then works with them on small, manageable steps to change patterns that cause pain. Sessions often include talking through reactions, learning new coping skills, and practicing different ways of communicating.

Her background includes counseling across the lifespan and roles in community mental health programs. This experience informs a practical, results-oriented approach that aims to make everyday life easier for people dealing with trauma, addiction, parenting stress, or chronic health issues. She also supports people facing issues related to adoption, aging, caregiving, and career strain.

Ruth works with individuals and has experience addressing concerns related to intimacy, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She brings straightforward feedback and collaborative planning to each session. Clients can expect a focus on skills, realistic goals, and ongoing adjustment of the plan as needs change.

Sessions are offered in English and are provided from California. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy button to begin the matching process and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches used in online therapy and how they help

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist focuses on the person’s experience, reflects feelings, and helps clients decide what changes matter most. This approach is useful for building trust and clarifying goals when someone feels stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing new behaviors, and practicing skills to reduce anxiety or depression. CBT is commonly used for mood, anxiety, and habit changes.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on relationships and emotional patterns. It helps people express needs, repair communication, and change interaction cycles that fuel conflict or distance. EFT can be helpful for improving intimacy and resolving recurring relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend methods that fit those needs. This collaborative process means approaches can be combined and adjusted over time as progress is tracked.

If you plan to try online therapy, confirm the specific session formats available before booking since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins between longer appointments. They can also reduce disruption to work or family routines, and make it simpler to continue care across life changes.