Brent Ruebensam

Supportive guidance with practical therapy

LPC Texas

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Brent

Brent Ruebensam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, substance concerns, mood disorders, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes respectful, sensitive care and adapts conversations and interventions to each person's circumstances rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all method. His background includes work with stress, anger, grief, addiction, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and a range of attachment and family-related concerns.

Brent draws on an array of evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment practices, and attachment-focused work, to address how thoughts, values, and relational patterns shape wellbeing. He aims to empower clients to pursue more fulfilling lives by creating practical, collaborative plans that reflect individual goals and strengths.

Those seeking an attentive, adaptable therapist who balances structure with empathy may find his style a productive match.

Online Therapy Approaches and What They Address

Brent integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy along with Attachment-Based work into his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and building psychological flexibility to help people live more meaningfully even when difficult feelings persist. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and their impact on current trust, intimacy, and communication struggles, helping clients reshape how they relate to others.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brent works with each client to determine which strategies match their goals, preferences, and life context, and adapts techniques over time as needs evolve. He balances structured skill-building with empathic exploration so that treatment fits the person's pace and priorities.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering practical flexibility for busy or geographically dispersed clients. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and engage in regular work toward goals without rearranging major parts of daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can Brent help with?

He works with a broad set of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment, family of origin problems, and substance-related issues.

What therapeutic approach does he use in sessions?

He uses a mix of methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor interventions to each client's needs.

How long has he been practicing clinically?

Brent has 15 years of professional work experience providing mental health support and counseling services.

Where is he licensed and based?

He is licensed in Texas as an LPC with license number TX LPC 85943 and practices from that state.

Does he work with clients in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English; he is not listed as providing services in other languages and is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and scheduling options.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with him?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English