Dr. Ruby Akhigbe, LCSW
Texas · 27 years in practice
Dr. Ruby Akhigbe helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, anger, and family difficulties.
License and registration
- LCSW, Texas
- 67564 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1972744530 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 27
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ruby
Dr. Ruby Akhigbe helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, anger, and family difficulties. She recognizes how overwhelming grief, role overload, or constant worry can feel and meets people with calm attention and practical guidance.
She uses clear, direct conversation to help people notice repetitive patterns and try new responses. Sessions focus on learning to communicate more effectively, reduce rumination, and interrupt reactive behaviors. She encourages small, manageable steps toward relief and greater control over daily life.
Background and approach
Her practice draws on several approaches, including Existential therapy, cognitive behavioral tools, and attachment-informed work. These methods are blended to match each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. She also incorporates acceptance and mindfulness-based strategies when helpful.
Dr. Akhigbe holds a doctoral degree as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees, and she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Texas. She brings 27 years of clinical experience and a straightforward, empathetic style to sessions.
People can expect a respectful listener who asks practical questions and offers doable skills. Her goal is to support growth, healing, and clearer choices while honoring each person’s pace and values.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, choices, and the tensions of everyday life. It is useful for those feeling emptiness, life transitions, or a need to reconnect with personal values. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and taking actions toward what matters; it often helps with anxiety, rumination, and role overload. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and early bonds to improve how people relate and communicate with others.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences and then mix methods that fit that person. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried, reviewed, and adjusted together to find what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and skills practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can help with quick coaching, check-ins between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping the focus on practical progress.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, and family problems. Additional focuses include attachment issues, abandonment, codependency, dissociation, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathic, direct, and practical. She listens actively, helps people notice patterns, and teaches skills to reduce rumination and improve communication.
What is her clinical background?
She has 27 years of clinical experience and reports benefiting personally from counseling. She emphasizes an eclectic approach tailored to each person.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a doctoral degree plus master’s and bachelor’s degrees and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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