Ruth Burgher-Gibore , LMFT

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 23 years of experience delivering mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Licensed in both California and Florida, she blends clinical therapy with case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, grief work, and the oversight of community-based mental health programs to meet a wide range of needs.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered approaches, Solution-Focused techniques, and Family Systems perspectives to tailor practical interventions for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, and life transitions. She also has training in trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and other trauma-informed practices, which informs her approach with people coping with past abuse or significant loss.

Ruth has supported clients across the lifespan, from infants with their parents to children, adolescents, adults, seniors, people with disabilities, members of the LGBT community, other professionals, and veterans. Known for a solution-oriented style, she focuses on measurable progress and collaborative goal setting to help clients strengthen coping, communication, and emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Ruth uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person’s experience and strengths, creating a collaborative space where clients explore their values, self-esteem, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and to build concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and addictive behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment needs, helping couples and families improve communication, deepen connection, and resolve patterns that undermine intimacy.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth works collaboratively with clients to evaluate which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time based on what is most helpful for progress.

Online sessions can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to connect with licensed professionals from home or on the go, supporting consistent care and practical access to therapy when life is busy or circumstances change.