At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Missouri / 001531
- NPI
- 1528660503
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational Interviewing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered care
About Michael
Michael Ruberton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with forty years of experience. He provides warm, supportive counseling that lets each person set the pace and goals of therapy. Michael often focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, trauma, relationship strain, addiction, and life transitions.
He uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify patterns and try different behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to find or strengthen their own reasons for change. Client-centered and solution-focused ideas guide the conversation toward what matters most to the client.
Michael has worked in homes, offices, and institutional settings, and has experience with both adult and child clients. He has provided counseling around trauma and abuse for victims and for those who have committed abusive acts. His background also includes work with mood disorders and issues tied to aging and family origins.
In sessions he aims to create space for clients to choose goals, especially men who may need support getting started. The relationship comes first, then practical steps that fit each person's life. He often uses short-term strategies alongside deeper conversations about meaning and values.
Michael practices in Missouri and conducts sessions in English. He holds a Missouri LCSW credential. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on his availability.
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How motivational and practical approaches fit online therapy
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen motivation and commitment for issues like addiction, lifestyle shifts, or ambivalence about treatment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments. It can help with anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and day-to-day coping skills by teaching new ways to respond to difficult situations.
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's goals and perspectives at the center of sessions. The therapist offers empathic listening and follows the client's lead while helping clarify values and priorities.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Goals and methods can change over time as people try different tools and see what helps.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, support regular check-ins, and reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone options when video is not ideal. Licensed professionals tailor session length and focus to your schedule and goals. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHDAdditional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCodependencyFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsMen's issuesMood disordersSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
40+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach and style?
He keeps a warm, supportive style and lets the client lead the session. He combines client-centered listening with practical methods like CBT and motivational interviewing.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He has forty years of clinical experience working in homes, offices, and institutional settings with adult and child clients and with a range of mood and trauma-related issues.
What credential and location are on record?
He holds a Missouri LCSW credential and practices in Missouri.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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