Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Ruben works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Ruben
Ruben Cabrera is a bilingual licensed clinical social worker who practices in California. He brings six years of professional experience and speaks both English and Spanish. Ruben focuses on common life stresses and more intense problems like trauma and anger.
He keeps sessions straightforward and direct so people can describe what they are feeling and get practical help. People who work with him often seek relief from anxiety, depression, or trouble with self-esteem.
Background and approach
He also helps those facing addictions, grief, or big life changes. Ruben pays attention to patterns that come from attachment and relationship history, and he uses that understanding to guide conversation. His approach is collaborative and person-centered.
He listens first, then helps set short-term goals that feel useful and doable. Sessions typically concentrate on the things a person wants to change and the small steps that make a difference. Ruben also works with issues like impulsivity, control problems, and isolation or loneliness.
He addresses communication problems and caregiver stress in practical ways. For people struggling with anger, he focuses on recognizing triggers and learning new responses. Therapy with Ruben moves at a person's pace.
He uses familiar, everyday language and clear steps rather than complex jargon. If someone wants help sorting their feelings, building coping skills, or making different choices, he creates a steady space to do that work.
What Ruben works with
Everything Ruben lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Ruben's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Ruben lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Ruben uses therapy approaches online
Ruben combines Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods to guide online sessions. Attachment-Based work looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and helps people notice recurring ways of relating. Client-Centered work focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the person, helping them name goals and priorities.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when people want tools to change thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers specific strategies to identify unhelpful thinking and practice alternative responses for anxiety, anger, or low mood. Ruben treats finding the right approach as a team effort; he will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods so they fit the person’s life.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video works well for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days. Live chat or text-based messaging lets people check in between appointments or share brief updates. These options help people fit therapy into work, family, and other responsibilities without long commutes.
Questions people ask about Ruben
What kinds of concerns does Ruben address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and related challenges like impulsivity and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are person-centered and collaborative. He listens first, then works with people to set short-term goals and practical steps.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ruben has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working in California.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does billing and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.