Dr. Ruby Akhigbe, LCSW

Dr. Ruby Akhigbe is an LCSW licensed in Texas with 27 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, anger, depression, and trauma and abuse. She often works with issues such as abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family concerns, and communication problems.

She writes plainly about the hard parts of life and uses practical conversation in sessions. She listens actively and aims to help clients notice patterns that keep causing pain. She emphasizes changing reactivity, learning clearer communication, and breaking cycles of codependency and negative rumination.

Her approach draws from several methods. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to examine thoughts and behaviors. She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take concrete steps. Attachment-based ideas inform work on relationship patterns and family of origin issues.

Dr. Akhigbe has a doctorate plus master’s and bachelor’s degrees and reports many years of counseling practice. She describes herself as eclectic in method and uses tools that fit each person’s situation rather than a single fixed model. Her background includes work with mood disorders, trauma responses, and complex interpersonal problems.

Sessions focus on practical skills and clear communication. People who come for help can expect straightforward tools for managing worry, regulating emotion, and changing interaction patterns. The emphasis is on making small, usable changes that reduce daily strain and improve relationships at home.

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