Christine Ruberti-Bruning

As an experienced LGBTQ affirming therapist, I believe that queer and trans people can find joy and self-acceptance, even in a cis/heteronormative society. My approach is affirmative and non-hierarchical — every step in therapy will be collaborative with you in the driver's seat. You don’t have to keep feeling like your body is wrong or broken, and you don’t have to do it alone. Email me today for a 20 minute free phone consultation. I can't wait to hear from you.

Are you sick of obsessing about calories, constantly weighing yourself and planning your day around food and exercise? Are you terrified of gaining of w eight and wish it didn't consume your entire life? I offer weight inclusive approach to eating disorder recovery. In our work together, you'll learn the skills to manage your feelings in ways that align with your values. You'll walk away from therapy with a better relationship with food and feel more present in your relationships.

Are you tired of hating your body and want to feel comfortable in your own skin? I offer mind-body approaches to body image work that help you connect with your inner world. Together, we'll impact how life experiences and societal messaging impacts how you feel in and about your body. You will walk away from therapy with a stronger sense of self and more awareness of joy in your day-to-day.

Are you struggling with intrusive thoughts and repetitive actions that you make you feel stuck and miserable? ERP helps you face your fears head on, and find relief that lasts. ERP is similar to physical therapy, where I will help you practice sitting with your fears without relying your compulsions. ERP is a an evidenced based treatment that is the gold standard for OCD. I have received extensive training in ERP through The Cognitive Behavioral Institute.

Do worry people with leave the moment they get to know you? Do you feel stuck in the past and overwhelmed with anxiety that comes out of nowhere? Internal Family Systems is a compassionate therapy approach that sees your thoughts, feelings and experiences as parts. IFS helps you get to the root of your issues, and heals emotional wounds from the past. I have training in IFS including the IFS Online Circle through The IFS Institute.

Are you looking for a new approach to therapy? Do you ever feel like it's hard to express yourself through words, or feel "all over the place" in therapy sessions? Art therapy is a mind-body approach to feeling when words all short. Art therapy is a great option if you're looking to deep work with out having to re-tell your story. I received my Master's in Art Therapy at Drexel and am a board certified art therapist through the American Art Therapy Association.