Ruby J. Akhigbe

Therapist

Approach to Therapy

Dr. Ruby Lauderdale-Akhigbe is an active listener and she values each client as special with a unique narrative. She focuses on quickly establishing rapport and creating a safe and comfortable space where clients feel at ease and willing to let down defenses. Dr. Ruby perceives therapy as a collaborate process where concerns, issues, objectives, and goals are openly discussed.

Experience

Dr. Ruby Lauderdale-Akhigbe holds a doctorate degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. She obtained her license to practice independently in 1997. She has over twenty-five years of experience working with adults, children, couples, and families of diverse backgrounds.

Specialties

Addiction, Anxiety, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar Disorders, Career Challenges, Chronic Health Conditions, Chronic Pain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Fatigue, Coping with Life Changes, Depression, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Family Conflicts, Grief & Loss, Men's Health, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Phobias, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Recovery from Sex Trafficking, Relationship Challenges, Schizophrenia / Psychotic Disorders, Self Esteem and Confidence, Stress Management, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), Suicidality, Trauma and Abuse, Wellness, Women's Health

Hobbies and Interests

Dr. Ruby enjoys spending time with her family, exercising, singing, cooking, and watching sports. She also enjoys attending church, singing in the choir, and listening to podcasts.

"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. - Romans 12:12"

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black/African American

Language

English

Licensed in

Texas

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