Ruth Gordon, LCSW
Therapist in Florida
Ruth Gordon is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four decades of experience.
- License sw6595 · Florida Expires March 2027
- NPI 1831273572 · national registry
- Experience and languages 40+ years in practice English
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About Ruth
Ruth Gordon is a Florida licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with four decades of experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and challenges around intimacy. Ruth approaches sessions with respect for each person's story and strengths.
She aims to create a steady, practical space where people can take small steps forward. Ruth helps clients talk through family conflicts, communication problems, and life changes like divorce or bereavement.
Background and approach
She also supports people dealing with body image, eating and food-related issues, postpartum depression, and aging or hospice concerns. Her work includes addressing trauma, shame, guilt, and multicultural issues in ways that fit each person's life.
In sessions she uses a mix of approaches to match the client's needs, drawing on Gottman Method ideas for relationship work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and action, and Attachment-Based perspectives to understand connection patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered techniques are also part of her toolkit. Ruth favors clear goals and straightforward steps people can try between sessions.
She encourages practical strategies for coping with stress and building healthier communication. Her style is grounded, nonjudgmental, and focused on helping people move toward the life they want. Ruth offers therapy in English and works with international clients as well.
She brings experience and calm guidance to people navigating hard transitions and complex emotional concerns.
Credentials
- LCSW (Florida)
- License sw6595 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1831273572 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ruth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Approaches Ruth names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Ruth names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approach and options for online therapy
Ruth often blends Gottman Method ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-focused thinking to address relationships and emotional challenges. Gottman Method concepts help people learn practical communication tools and reduce destructive patterns in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps even when difficult feelings are present. Attachment-Based perspectives look at how early connection patterns shape current reactions and help people build more supported ways of relating.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Ruth will talk through goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then tailor techniques to the person in front of her. The plan can shift as progress is made so therapy stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits the day. Live chat or text-based messaging makes it possible to share thoughts between appointments and keep momentum. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep therapeutic work moving forward.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Ruth address?
She helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, grief, intimacy issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, eating and body-image concerns, and life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Ruth uses a practical, respectful approach that focuses on strengths and small steps. Sessions emphasize clear goals and tools to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
Ruth has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Florida licensed clinical social worker, listed as LCSW, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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