- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and ACT
About Brent
Brent Ruebensam is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction. He also focuses on relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and related family-of-origin or attachment problems.
Brent uses a mix of practical therapy methods to help people untangle what’s keeping them stuck. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses elements of acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and commit to small steps that fit their life.
Attachment-based ideas shape how he talks about relationships and family history. Dialectical behavior therapy skills appear when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are needed. He practices client-centered therapy by listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person brings each week.
Sessions are built around clear, concrete goals rather than vague promises. Brent works with people on communication and commitment issues, codependency, substance problems, and patterns like abandonment or dependent personality traits. He also addresses co-occurring problems and complex presentations where several issues overlap.
He offers care in English and does not work with international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to remote work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed steps toward them. It helps when people feel stuck or unsure what matters after big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behavior patterns with practical exercises and short tasks between sessions. It suits anxiety, depression, and mood management. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns from family history and how they affect current relationships and intimacy concerns; it helps people understand repeated relationship reactions and rebuild interpersonal trust.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brent will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining techniques from ACT, CBT, or attachment work and adjusting as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a weekday or lunch break, let someone use a quieter setting with less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals commonly adapt worksheets, behavioral tasks, and skills coaching to remote sessions so work continues between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brent commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar disorder, depression, and addictions. Relationship, intimacy, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, and family-origin problems are also listed areas of focus.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Brent blends practical approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy with acceptance and commitment and attachment-based ideas. He listens in a client-centered way and focuses on clear, actionable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He holds 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What credential and region does he practice in?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography. Please check the platform or profile for the latest session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
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 crisis numbers.