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Ruth Gordon, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - relationships and grief
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapy
About Ruth
Ruth Gordon is an LCSW licensed in Florida with 40 years of professional experience. She works with people facing relationship and family concerns, grief and loss, intimacy-related issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and LGBT matters. Ruth also addresses eating and body image issues, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what feels most difficult right now. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, then trying practical alternatives. Ruth draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and attachment-based ideas when they fit the problem.
Her approach treats clients as the experts on their own stories. She helps people recognize strengths they already have and build small skills to manage symptoms and relationship patterns. Expect clear, goal-focused discussions and concrete steps to practice between meetings.
Ruth’s background spans clinical work across long-term practice in Florida. Over decades she has supported people through major life transitions, end-of-life and hospice concerns, divorce and separation, and trauma and abuse reactions. That experience informs a steady, problem-solving style.
When symptoms are interfering with daily life, she breaks issues into manageable parts. Work in sessions covers communication problems, family of origin issues, forgiveness and guilt, and navigating multicultural concerns. Ruth also offers help for phobias, postpartum depression, and aging or geriatric issues.
People seeking a practical, structured path to change will find an emphasis on testing new behaviors, tracking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.
How CBT and related approaches are used in online sessions
Ruth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-based ideas to guide online work. CBT helps people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and gives clear exercises to try between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing internal experiences and choosing actions that match personal values rather than getting stuck in avoidance. Attachment-based ideas look at patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current communication and trust.Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try a method, and adjust what they do together. That means sessions can shift from skill practice to processing relational patterns when needed, depending on what helps most.
The original biography did not list particular session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can still fit into busy schedules because sessions may be easier to schedule around work, require less travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that focusing on concrete skills and short between-session tasks translates well to remote work if that format is available. Licensed professionals can use these approaches to support progress while adapting exercises to each person's daily life.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with relationship and family struggles, grief and intimacy-related issues, depression, anxiety, stress, and LGBT concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and behavior experiments to test what changes help.
What is her professional background?
She holds 40 years of professional experience working with adults on relationship, grief, and life-change issues across clinical settings.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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