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Ruth Burgher-Gibore, LMFT

Experienced LMFT for individuals and families
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationships and family

About Ruth Burgher-Gibore

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and Florida who brings more than 23 years of experience in clinical care and program management. She has provided a wide range of services, including therapy and counseling, case management, career counseling, crisis intervention, grief and loss support, and leadership of community-based mental health programs and clinics.

Her clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Solution-Focused techniques, and Family Systems perspectives to address both individual and relational concerns. Ruth works with presentations ranging from depression and anxiety to communication challenges between partners and family members, tailoring interventions to the needs of each person or system. She also has extensive trauma training, including TF-CBT and other trauma-informed models, which informs her work with survivors of trauma and abuse.

Ruth has supported clients across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, working with young children and their parents, adolescents, adults, seniors, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, other professionals, and veterans. She favors a solution-focused, strengths-based stance that emphasizes practical steps and measurable progress to help people move toward their goals.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ruth Burgher-Gibore have?

Ruth Burgher-Gibore has 23 years of experience in providing mental health services.

Is Ruth Burgher-Gibore a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is an LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license details are CA LMFT 41190 and FL LMFT MT2179.

In which languages does Ruth Burgher-Gibore provide therapy?

Ruth Burgher-Gibore provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruth Burgher-Gibore located?

Ruth Burgher-Gibore is located in California.

How can I work with Ruth Burgher-Gibore as my therapist?

You can work with Ruth Burgher-Gibore through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ruth Burgher-Gibore work with international clients?

Ruth Burgher-Gibore does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ruth Burgher-Gibore cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Ruth Burgher-Gibore uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own strengths and priorities, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster insight and growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional experience and attachment patterns to help partners and families deepen connection and resolve relational conflict.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques as progress unfolds so therapy remains responsive and goal-directed.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how care is delivered - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care around busy schedules, geographic constraints, and life transitions while preserving the therapeutic focus on meaningful change.

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