I have over ten years of experience with direct client care, including working in crisis response and in agency settings attending to issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, family homelessness, substance abuse, grief and loss, and immigration related concerns. My clinical training includes art therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, maternal mental health, substance use disorders, somatic regulation strategies, and mindfulness techniques. I am a Masters level independently Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Registered Art Therapist, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
I also worked as a doula for many years providing physical, spiritual and emotional support for parents throughout pregnancy and childbirth. Beyond my work as a doula I have completed a certification in Maternal Mental Health, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety disorders and Perinatal loss from the Seleni Institute. I am passionate about working with mothers, parents and families of all kinds throughout their journey of parenthood, from preconception to pregnancy, birth preparation, postpartum and beyond
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CO LPC LPC.0021426
NM LPCC CTB-2022-0896
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Isabel Ribe. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Isabel is an excellent therapist she is very patient and professional. She has genuine compassion for my situation and offers meaningful advice. Honestly the best therapist I’ve found on BetterHelp.
Written on Nov 11, 2025 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Isabel has helped me through a lot of tough situations to the point that i have been able to navigate and et through everything that has been an obstacle. I can say she listens and gives ou ways to be able to cope and handle what is going on with out directly telling you what to do. Highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Isabel for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
Isabel has helped me to feel seen and valued. She understands my Latino background and has helped me to realize my worth outside of the cultural expectations. I can’t thank her enough for her help in finding my strengths
Written on Feb 18, 2023 after therapy with Isabel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Isabel, has been amazing help. She helped me see things differently and clear things in my body, mind and soul, differently and I truly appreciate it.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I enjoy the sessions I have had with Isobel so far. Sometimes, it may take her a few minutes to respond however and sometimes it might just be a very short answer. This has happened a couple of times in each session where I feel I need to write to her again to get a response or some advice.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Isabel has helped me understand more about my concerns and anxieties in such a short space of time, providing useful suggestions and explanations to help see things in a different perspective. Very grateful
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Isabel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes