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Ruth Gordon, LCSW

40-year Florida LCSW specializing in relationships
  • Relationship and family support
  • Grief and loss counseling
  • Intimacy and emotional healing

About Ruth Gordon

Ruth Gordon is a Florida-licensed therapist with four decades of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate relationship struggles, family conflicts, grief and loss, and intimacy-related concerns. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she draws on long experience to offer steady support while honoring each person as the expert of their own story.

Ruth emphasizes strengths and resilience, helping clients identify resources they already possess and build new skills to manage life transitions and emotional challenges. She recognizes that seeking change takes courage and that the decision to begin therapy is an important first step toward a more fulfilling life.

Her approach centers on empowering clients rather than directing them, creating space for exploration, healing, and practical problem solving. Ruth aims to support and encourage individuals and families as they work through painful losses, repair strained relationships, and develop greater emotional connection and well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ruth Gordon have?

Ruth Gordon has 40 years of professional experience.

Is Ruth Gordon a licensed therapist?

Yes. Ruth Gordon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida - FL LCSW sw6595.

In which languages does Ruth Gordon provide therapy?

Ruth Gordon provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruth Gordon located?

Ruth Gordon is located in Florida.

How can I work with Ruth Gordon as my therapist?

You can work with Ruth Gordon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ruth Gordon work with international clients?

Yes, Ruth Gordon works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ruth Gordon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support for Relationships and Loss



Ruth Gordon integrates approaches that suit relationship and emotional work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) invites people to clarify their values and take committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning skills to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings - it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection; it is often useful for addressing intimacy issues, family conflict, and healing relational wounds. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and working with core emotions to improve communication and strengthen bonds in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ruth Gordon works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods align with each person’s goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing sessions to fit into busy lives and to continue work across distances. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, access support during major life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.

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