Ruby Lewis-Dodd

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Ruby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; this approach often focuses on practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for strong emotions and relationship strains. Emotionally-Focused Therapy is part of her toolbox as well, supporting exploration of emotional experience and patterns in relationships to improve connection and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and the nature of the issues they bring, and together they decide whether short-term skills work, deeper emotional processing, or a mix of methods best fits the situation.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and allow therapists and clients to focus on practical strategies and emotional growth regardless of location.