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Brent Ruebensam

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Brent specializes in working with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ seeking assistance either with particular issues or seeking services to improve their overall mental health. Brent also specializes in working with clients struggling with sexual identity development, sexual addiction and sexually compulsive behaviors, and relationship issues.

My approach to therapy

Drawing from Schema Therapy, which includes elements of Attachment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). He additionally incorporates Dialectical and Behavioral Therapy (DBT) in his therapeutic approach. Brent’s clients participate in guided exploration of formative life experiences as well as the complex interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to gain insight into present day functioning.

What you can expect from me

Brent frequently incorporates humor and hypothetical real-world examples to introduce sometimes complex treatment concepts in an understandable and relatable manner. Brent believes in the fundamental right of all individuals to prioritize their mental health and strives to offer high quality therapeutic services to clients of all identities to improve their daily functioning and the quality of relationships in their lives.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Illinois School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) Out-of-State Telehealth (Florida), LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English