- CBT and DBT
- Skill focused
- Texas LPC
About Ruby
Ruby Preston is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy. She offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, or low self-esteem. Her approach aims to make the first step feel doable for someone worried about starting therapy.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to build skills people can use between sessions. That means working on thoughts, behavior, and coping skills in ways that fit everyday life. Sessions are tailored to each person rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
With 18 years of experience, Ruby has worked in private practice settings where she helped people manage parenting challenges, relationship strain, grief, and trauma. She also supports those navigating mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and helps people develop strategies for anger and compassion fatigue.
Her style is respectful and direct, focusing on small, concrete changes that add up. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with attention to the issues you bring like ADHD or life transitions. She adjusts pacing and techniques to match each person's needs.
Ruby encourages people to take their time when deciding to begin therapy and acknowledges that starting can feel hard. She collaborates on a plan and checks in as goals shift, helping clients build skills that carry into daily life.
How CBT and DBT translate to online support
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and trying out new behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and practical problems like coping with life changes.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. It can be useful for anger, relationship strain, and overwhelming emotions that get in the way of daily functioning.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences and decide together which methods to try. That collaborative process helps match skills training and homework to what actually fits your life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It also offers flexibility for quieter check-ins, sessions that avoid video, or appointments that better fit work or parenting routines. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for timing, session length, and whether to use video or another agreed format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ruby commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar symptoms, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and skill-focused, using clear, goal-oriented conversations. She tailors techniques to each person's needs and focuses on changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 18 years of professional experience working in practice settings and with individuals on a range of concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.