- Warm practical support
- Skills for daily life
- Focus on relationships
About Ruby
Ruby Coopersmith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, grief, depression, sleep problems, and parenting concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma, low self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and challenges around intimacy and communication. Her approach emphasizes respectful listening and practical skills tailored to each person.
Ruby brings 13 years of clinical experience to sessions. She trained at the University of Central Florida and holds a Masters in Counseling Education. She also has a certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling and has worked extensively with relational and addictive issues.
In a typical session Ruby listens first to understand what matters most to the client. She teaches concrete coping skills such as assertive communication, boundary setting, and tools to manage mood and cravings. She helps people identify core beliefs that shape behavior and test new ways of responding.
Ruby draws primarily from client-centered work and often incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies when they fit the client's goals. She pays attention to how family, culture, and social pressures influence choices and relationships.
People who choose Ruby can expect a calm, nonjudgmental space where they are treated with respect. She aims to build rapport quickly and to guide clients toward practical, manageable changes. Those curious about improving sleep, relationships, mood, or daily coping skills may find this approach helpful.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgment. Online sessions using this approach prioritize building trust, validating feelings, and helping clients explore their values and goals in a calm, steady way.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. In online work this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns, testing small behavior changes between sessions, and tracking progress with brief exercises that fit into daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for regulating strong emotions and improving relationships. When used online it can include teaching breathing and grounding techniques, distress tolerance skills, and role-play for communication challenges.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try strategies, and adjust based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences. Clients are invited to give feedback so care stays practical and relevant.
Confirm current session formats before booking since options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and family by removing travel time. It also supports shorter check-ins, focused skill-practice between meetings, and continuity of care when schedules change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ruby commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would sessions typically feel and proceed?
Sessions begin with listening to priorities and concerns. Ruby emphasizes practical skill-building like communication, boundary setting, and coping techniques.
What is Ruby's professional background?
She has 13 years of clinical experience and completed a Masters in Counseling Education at the University of Central Florida. She also holds a certificate in Marriage and Family Counseling.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Ruby is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with Ruby from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing managed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.