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Brent Ruebensam

Therapist · Texas

Brent Ruebensam, LPC

Thoughtful counselor focused on habits and thoughts

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  • Practical behavior focus
  • Compassionate listening
  • Goal oriented

About Brent

Brent Ruebensam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, mood differences, addictions, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Brent emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and a straightforward approach to starting change.

He listens first and adapts the conversation to each person's needs. Sessions focus on practical steps clients can try between meetings. Brent draws on therapy methods like cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based strategies to address thoughts and everyday habits that keep problems going.

People meet with him to work on grief, anger, coping with big life changes, and issues such as self-esteem or feeling empty. He also addresses concerns tied to attachment, codependency, communication problems, and substance use. The aim is to clarify what matters to the client and set small, achievable goals.

Brent describes the process as collaborative and down-to-earth. He supports people through difficult moments and helps build routines that reduce stress and strengthen relationships with others. Progress is paced to fit each person's life and goals.

If someone wants to begin, Brent asks them to share what brought them in and what they hope to change. From there he helps shape a plan that targets real-life habits and thought patterns, while offering steady support along the way.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Approaches that guide online work and habit change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and building consistent habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, then tests small changes to break those patterns. This approach is useful for depression, anxiety, and managing everyday routines. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop healthier ways of relating and coping with intimacy and trust issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean combining elements from different approaches and adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also often lets people keep therapy consistent through moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals will help tailor session length and frequency to match daily life and the client's priorities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brent commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He also addresses ADHD, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and practical. He listens carefully and tailors dialog and tasks to each person's needs while focusing on thoughts and everyday habits.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mood, behavioral, and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices in that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients schedule with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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