- ACT informed
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Brent
Brent Ruebensam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders and relationship concerns. Brent focuses on practical steps people can use day to day to manage hard feelings and make clearer choices.
He uses a mix of approaches including cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thinking, acceptance and commitment tools to clarify values, and attachment-informed work to look at relationship patterns. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused. Brent aims to help people notice what gets in the way of change and try different ways of responding.
People bring many concerns, from depression, bipolar, and addiction to grief, intimacy-related issues, and problems tied to family of origin. He also supports those working through shame, abandonment, codependency, control issues, and communication problems. Brent pays attention to how past hurts and current behavior connect.
He adapts conversation and exercises to fit each person's situation. That might mean skill-building one week and reflective work the next. Sessions can include practical homework and simple behavioral experiments between meetings.
Brent works in English and practices in Texas. He asks new people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session to get started. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Brent blends evidence-based methods for online work
Brent draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people identify and rethink unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and often uses specific exercises to test new ways of thinking, which can help with anxiety, depression, and stress.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to clarify values and teach acceptance skills. ACT focuses on noticing painful thoughts without being driven by them and committing to actions that match what matters to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brent will collaborate with each person to see which methods feel most useful. That means trying an approach, checking how it lands, and adjusting treatment based on needs, goals, and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a break. It can also let someone use tools and worksheets between sessions to practice skills in everyday situations.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
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, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related areas.
How would he approach shame or guilt?
He combines cognitive behavioral tools with acceptance and commitment methods and attachment-informed conversation to help people notice shame responses and try different responses.
What is his clinical background?
He has 15 years of professional experience providing counseling for a range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma, and substance issues.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices in that state.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the steps to start working together?
Use 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 or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.