Ruth Gordon, LCSW
Florida · 40 years in practice
Ruth Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- sw6595 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1831273572 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ruth
Ruth Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of practice who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier and more connected. Ruth speaks English and works with adults in Florida and internationally.
Ruth emphasizes listening first and building on each person’s strengths. Sessions are collaborative - she asks questions, reflects what she hears, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way.
Background and approach
She aims to create a calm space for people to talk about intimacy, family problems, eating concerns, or career stress without judgment. Her approach draws on existential ideas that help people find meaning when life feels uncertain. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help clients clarify values and take small committed actions.
Attachment-based and client-centered methods shape how she supports relationship and communication work. Over four decades Ruth has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, postpartum depression, and end-of-life topics. She also addresses body image, guilt and shame, infidelity, and multicultural concerns.
That varied background informs a gentle, practical style. People who reach out can expect straightforward conversations, tools to manage stress and anxiety, and help sorting through difficult decisions. Ruth encourages self-compassion while guiding people toward changes that fit their lives.
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
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online work
Existential Therapy helps people name what matters most and face life’s big questions in a straightforward way; it can be useful for grief, major life changes, and struggles with meaning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches simple skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking actions that match personal values, which is helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and communication, and it is often used when intimacy or family dynamics are a concern.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, then suggest ways of working that feel practical and respectful. That collaboration lets the plan shift if a different approach seems like a better fit over time.
Online therapy offers several ways to connect: video calls for deeper conversation, phone sessions when video isn’t convenient, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, manage shorter check-ins during a workday, or choose a format that matches comfort with being on camera.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, grief, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and career or life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and listening-focused, blending existential reflection with practical tools to manage emotions and improve communication.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of professional experience working across grief, trauma, relationship and end-of-life concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She holds an LCSW license in Florida and works with clients in that state as well as international clients in English.
In what language are sessions conducted?
Sessions are offered in English for both local and international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
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.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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