Ruth Gordon, LCSW

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Compassionate therapist guiding life and relationship changes

Details

Name	Ruth Gordon
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Florida
Licensed in	Florida
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	40

About Ruth

Ruth Gordon is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice. She focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and questions about intimacy. Ruth works with individuals who want clearer communication and steadier coping day to day.

She approaches each person as the expert in their own life story. Ruth uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe problems and see different possibilities. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to help clients notice what matters and improve how they relate to others.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and practical. Ruth listens first, then helps people identify small, doable steps they can take between meetings. She often combines thought-focused tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a client-centered style that follows each person’s pace and priorities.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including family conflict, eating and body image issues, career stress, life changes, and end-of-life matters. She also addresses trauma, multicultural concerns, LGBTQ issues, and challenges like guilt, shame, or forgiveness. Ruth aims to create a dependable space for steady progress.

People leave sessions with clearer choices and a plan for the next step. Her long experience in Florida informs a steady, calm presence during difficult transitions.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief among the things Ruth works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Existential Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Gottman Method: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Internal Family Systems: Listed by Ruth among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Ruth directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Ruth directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Ruth often uses Narrative Therapy, which helps people separate themselves from their problems and tell alternative stories about their lives. This approach can help with relationship patterns, family history issues, and finding new ways to move forward. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present. That can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ruth listens to each person's goals and preferences and adapts methods collaboratively. She will suggest techniques to try and check in about what feels helpful so the plan can change as needed.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and text or chat options work for brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work during life transitions.

Common questions about this listing

What issues does Ruth commonly address?

She helps with relationship and family problems, grief and loss, intimacy questions, anxiety, depression, and stress. Additional concerns include eating and body image issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Ruth uses a narrative approach that helps people reframe their stories, paired with client-centered listening. She blends methods like ACT and CBT to create practical steps clients can try between sessions.

What background and experience does she bring?

She holds a Florida LCSW credential and has practiced for 40 years. That experience spans grief work, trauma, family issues, and end-of-life counseling.

Where is she located and licensed?

Ruth is licensed in Florida and practices there under her LCSW credential.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is also available to work with international clients.

Which session formats are available?

She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by choosing the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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