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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT methods
About Brent
LPC in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience, Brent Ruebensam helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and depression, and issues around addiction and intimacy. He uses practical therapeutic methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Brent structures sessions around clear, direct conversation. He listens for patterns that keep problems active and works with clients to try different tools. That may include skills for managing strong emotions, exercises to test unhelpful beliefs, or practices to strengthen relationships. Sessions are aimed at what the client wants to address next.
He frequently helps people with relationship difficulties, communication problems, and struggles tied to family of origin. He also addresses concerns such as anger, codependency, substance use, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness. Brent pays attention to how attachment and past loss shape current reactions.
In sessions he draws from acceptance and commitment methods to clarify values and flexible behavior. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and change thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical behavior strategies can be used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills are needed.
Practical matters such as scheduling, session length, and cost are discussed up front. Sessions are conducted in English and delivered within Texas practice guidelines. People who want to begin complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
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How his approaches are used in remote sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to the client and taking small actions in line with those values, which can help with anxiety, mood problems, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and homework to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behaviors. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brent will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining ACT and CBT tools, or focusing on skills work first and moving to deeper attachment themes later. Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find remote sessions useful for steady skill practice and regular progress checks; Brent will discuss practical scheduling and session length when you start.Sheet 3
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does he use?
He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and private practice in Texas.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LPC licensed in Texas and practices within that state.
Does he see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.