Michael Ruberton , LCSW

Michael Ruberton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with forty years of experience providing family, individual, and group counseling. He has worked with both adult and child clients across home-based, office, and institutional settings, addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse among victims and those who have committed abusive acts, as well as mood disorders and related problems.

His therapeutic manner is warm and supportive, emphasizing that the client guides the pace and direction of work. His interventions draw from holistic and gestalt perspectives alongside cognitive behavioral methods, and he incorporates motivational interviewing techniques when appropriate. This blended approach allows him to tailor strategies to each person's needs while keeping the relationship central to the process.

Many clients, and men in particular, benefit from having space and support to choose goals; Michael focuses first on building a strong therapeutic connection so clients feel able to explore change. As an LCSW he brings extensive clinical experience and practical skills to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, and other life transitions.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, client-led environment where the person determines the goals and pace of work. It is useful for people who need space to explore feelings, identity, and personal goals while feeling heard and respected.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. It is effective for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges because it teaches practical skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented approach that strengthens a person's own motivation for change. It can be especially helpful for matters such as addictions, ambivalence about change, and setting achievable steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Michael works collaboratively with clients and with licensed professionals as needed to determine which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the work remains aligned with the client's priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments, and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care even when in-person meetings are not possible.