LMFT, 18 years of experience
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) currently living in Pennsylvania, but was born and raised in California (Bay Area). I have been practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist for 19 years, and am licensed in both states. I find therapy rewarding at all ages, but specifically enjoy working with adults and families. My goal is to help you build up the confidence you need to be successful.
I enjoy initial sessions, as it is a time for me to meet and learn about you. We will explore what brought you to therapy, your current struggles, and ultimately the goals you want to accomplish in our time together.
I have learned many techniques over my years of practicing, but have always found my greatest strength is listening. This provides me the ability to actively engage with you, and provide reflection and feedback on what you've shared. Instead of single therapeutic approach that you are just plugged into, I work to create a treatment approach specifically catered to your needs and goals.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to make improvements in their lives, no matter how big or small those improvements may be. My goal is to help my clients realize their peak potential.
I have utilized CBT as the main modality of therapy in the mental health services I provide for the past 17 years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life.
As a marriage and family therapist I have work for many years with couples experiencing challenges in their relationships. From communication and understanding challenges, to divorce and supporting couples in making difficult life decisions and/or changes.
I approach each client with a strength-based approach, respecting each individual's unique life story. I utilize techniques and interventions from many therapeutic orientations, which provides an effective and supportive therapeutic experience.
For clients who come to therapy for more acute problems, solution-focused brief therapy is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy that is effective in focusing on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Solution focused therapy concentrates on an individual's current life circumstances, and his/her future hopes goals.
As a marriage and family therapist I have work for many years with with families struggling with a wide variety of life challenges. Examples include parenting techniques, communication challenges, and defiant children to name a few. My focus is to make sure each family member is heard, and everyone's needs are heard.
6 ratings with written reviews
July 18, 2025
Unfortunately, my experience with Randall Rubida was disappointing. The session lasted only 30 minutes and felt unproductive. Rather than offering any actual therapy, it was just a series of questions with no meaningful engagement or support. He didn’t acknowledge anything I shared, and the only “advice” I received was to play with my child more—which felt dismissive and out of touch with what I was seeking help for. It was a complete waste of my time. I do not recommend at all.
May 29, 2025
Randall considered my thoughts and feelings and provided well thought-out solutions to help me deal with and move on from my circumstances. I appreciate his knowledge and sometimes study-backed information to support my experiences as well as his guidance. His pleasant manner and warm persona provided a safe environment for me to share anything.
April 28, 2025
I saw Randall for just over a year. He is very down-to-Earth and easy to approach. He is a great listener and takes his time and really listens to what your needs are and how you want to conduct your session. Highly recommend!