Christine Ruberti-Bruning

LPC

As a queer cisgender woman married to a trans woman, I am dedicated to helping LGBTQ and transgender communities. I was an artist before I became a therapist, so creativity informs my clinical work, including talk therapy. Intuitive and Health at Every Size helped were absolute game-changers in healing my relationship with food. My personal experiences and philosophies shape the grounding principles of my work with clients: Weight inclusive care, LGBTQ and trans centered care, intersectionality, and creative therapy approaches.

My approach is down-to-earth and conversational, rather than buttoned-up. I bring a warm and grounding presence into the therapy room. Our sessions are a calm space where you can be yourself without having to worry about being judged. I ask thoughtful questions that sometimes feel challenging, but are always delivered with compassion. I'm not here to fix you, and I won't tell you what to do. This will likely be annoying at times! I truly believe that real change happens when you're empowered to find your own wisdom. I bring my training and experience to help guide you on your journey. I show up as my full self which means I'll laugh you, maybe talk about my favorite restaurant in Philly. And at the same time, I pay close attention to how our dynamic may shed light on the patterns you may experience in your personal life. What happens in the therapy room might bring valuable information on what needs to change in your life.