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Ruth Gordon

Practical, experienced support for life and relationships

LCSW Florida

Experience
40 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Family, Grief
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Ruth

Ruth Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida who helps people facing relationship stress, grief, anxiety, and life changes. She focuses on practical steps people can use right away.

Background and approach

Ruth speaks plainly and meets people where they are. With 40 years of experience, she draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person.

She uses the Gottman Method alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how people connect, the thoughts that get in the way, and what values matter most. Sessions are rooted in respect for each person's story and strengths.

Ruth sees therapy as a collaborative process. She helps clients name goals, try small changes, and notice what works.

Conversations tend to be direct and warm, with space to process emotions and learn new ways of communicating. She also supports people with concerns about body image, eating and food-related issues, self-esteem, and career transitions.

Other focus areas include end-of-life and hospice-related concerns, multicultural issues, and coping with divorce or separation. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral work are combined with emotion-focused and client-centered moments.

Ruth aims to help people build clearer communication, manage stress, and regain a sense of control over everyday life.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

The Gottman Method focuses on improving communication and managing conflict by teaching concrete skills for healthier interactions; it is often used when relationship patterns and connection need repair. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying what matters so they can act toward valued goals. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and supports building more supported ways of relating.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ruth will collaborate with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their situation and preferences. Together they review what helps and adjust the plan as needed so therapy feels useful and relevant.

Online sessions make it easier to fit care into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for communication work, phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when scheduling is tight. These options offer flexibility so people can keep momentum even with changing routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ruth address?
She helps people with relationship tension, grief, anxiety, depression, intimacy struggles, eating and self-esteem problems, stress, and major life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, mixing emotional conversation with practical exercises to try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
Ruth has 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What credentials and region does she have?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts clients from other countries.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityMulticultural concernsNarcissismPhobiasPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

40+ years

Licensed in

Florida

Languages

English