In the Media

Christine Ruberti-Bruning has been quoted in media publications for her expertise in mental health.

3-38-26

Why We Can't Stop Snacking—Even When We're Not Hungry—According to Psychologists

Article by elizabeth yuko

In this article at Real Simple, I share my thoughts on why folks find themselves overeating or eating past fullness. I point out how food resriction sometimes leads to binging because our bodies are fighting back. Struggles in bodily awarenress and mindfulness are also contributors to overeating for some folks.

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3-5-26

What is Looksmaxxing? How the Viral Trend Promotes Toxic Beauty Standards for Young Men

Article by Victoria Stokes

In this article at Healthline.com, I share my insights on the social media trend, ‘Looksmaxxing’, and how it’s affecting young men. Looksmaxxing encourages men to “optimize” their appearance through everything from intense grooming routines to extreme body modification rituals.

This trend perpetuates harmful narratives around masculinity and young men are especially vulnerable during a tumultuous time in our history. Men are at risk for eating disorders, body dysmorphia and internalized shame around their bodies.

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2-16-26

Why Art Therapy Can Be Transformative for Queer People with Eating Disorders

post by christine ruberti-bruning atr-bc, ceds, lpc

I am proud and honored to be a guest blogger for Arrive Therapy, a queer and trans-centered therapy practice in PA. This blog explores why art therapy is a game-changer for eating disorder recovery and queer affirming care.

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12-18-25

What queer people should know about the current backlash to going 'no contact' with family

by Ariel Messman-Rucker

In this article at Pride.com, I share my insights on why more queer and trans people are going no-contact with their families. The push-back against no-contact from author Meg Robbins doesn’t consider the implications for the LGBTQ community, who may need to set these boundaries to protect their peace. Rifts in family go beyond just a difference in political beliefs, where queer people are judged for who they are at their core.

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Art Therapy

A creative approach to healing that helps you explore your feelings in ways beyond talk therapy.

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IFS

Experiential therapy that helps you find balance in your inner world and build trust with your true self.

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Trauma therapy

Heal emotional wounds so you can feel less stuck in the past, and be able live a more fulfilling life. 

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Eating disorder therapy

Find peace with food and build self- acceptance with the help of a trained therapist you can trust.

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Psychodynamic therapy

Understand your unconscious mind so you can break life-long patterns and feel more present in your relationships.

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ERP

Evidenced based therapy for OCD to help you break the cycle of fear and feel like yourself again. 

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