Dr. Tova Rubin is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. She has worked in a variety of settings including public and private Psychiatric Hospitals, Community mental health facilities-both inpatient and outpatient, University Counseling Services, as well as Emergency Rooms.

 

Dr. Rubin brings a unique awareness and ability to “listen between the lines” to her work that allows her to shine a light on areas of relationships and patterns of communication.

 

Dr. Rubin graduated with distinction from the doctoral program at Vanderbilt University and moved to San Antonio in 2001 where she completed a residency and postdoctoral fellowship. She served as clinical faculty at the University of Texas Health Science Center and was president of the Bexar County Psychological Association from 2004 to 2005.

 

Dr. Rubin moved to the Washington DC area in 2015 and opened a psychotherapy practice.  She is currently a clinical faculty at George Washington University. Dr. Rubin is also a hospice volunteer and involved in grief and end of life issues, in particular issues of caregiving.

 

Dr. Rubin is an expert in the emerging field of Positive Psychology and has taught “The Science of Positive Psychology” in the Honors College at University of Texas San Antonio. She is regularly invited to give workshops and talks about positive psychology and mindfulness.

 

Dr. Rubin facilitates a caregiver support group, is a hospice volunteer, and gives lectures and workshops on the Art and Science of Caregiving.

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In addition to writing, directing, and performing in seven original musical productions which served as fundraisers for non-profit organizations, Dr. Rubin created a Musical Ethics workshop for therapists across the country.   She hopes to continue to use entertainment as a vehicle for personal growth for her audience as well as for herself!

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