Ruth Burgher-Gibore , LMFT

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in both California and Florida, bringing more than 23 years of experience in clinical care and program leadership. She combines direct therapeutic work with skills in case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss support, and the oversight of large community mental health programs and clinics, offering a broad foundation for working with complex needs.

Her clinical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused methods, and family systems perspectives to tailor interventions for individuals, couples, and families. She has specialized training in trauma-focused care, including TF-CBT, and applies trauma-informed principles when supporting people who have experienced abuse or other traumatic events.

Ruth has worked with a wide range of populations, from infants and their caregivers to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, disabled individuals, members of the LGBT community, other professionals, and veterans. She addresses concerns that include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, addictions, self-esteem, coping with life changes, grief, parenting challenges, and attention-related struggles such as ADHD.

Grounded in a solution-focused orientation, she emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative planning to help clients move toward clearer goals and improved day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Ruth draws on several evidence-based approaches to guide online work in a way that meets each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship - it helps when someone needs a supportive space to explore feelings and clarify values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing concrete strategies to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps partners and family members understand and change interaction patterns that maintain distress and supports the rebuilding of secure emotional bonds.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances and to adapt methods that are the best fit for each person or relationship.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility: sessions can be held via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing continuity of care across different schedules and locations. These options can make it easier to maintain regular sessions, try different formats for communication, and integrate therapeutic skills into daily life.