Abbie Ruth LCSW

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Trauma-informed therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults and couples seeking clarity, connection, and freedom from stuck patterns.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York

Free Initial Consultation

Book consultation

Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I work with LGBTQIA+ adults and couples who feel anxious, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer fit. Many are exploring identity, navigating relationships in monogamous or ethically non-monogamous structures, or trying to make sense of how past experiences shape the present. You may understand what’s happening intellectually, yet still struggle to feel grounded or confident. I support clients in building self-trust, clarity, and more authentic, satisfying connections.

My Background and Approach

Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet something still feels stuck. Insight and talking things through matter, but change often comes from slowing down enough to notice how thoughts, emotions, body responses, and relationships interact. I take an active, collaborative approach to therapy, offering structure and reflection while making sure the space remains yours. Together, we explore patterns that developed for good reasons and consider whether they’re still serving you now. The goal isn’t to fix you, but to create more choice and flexibility. My work is integrative and strength-based, informed by attachment-focused, somatic and experiential therapies, mindfulness, parts work (IFS), CBT, and emotionally focused work with couples.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe effective therapy begins with a strong, trusting relationship grounded in curiosity and care. I’m attentive to the stories people tell about themselves—how those stories were shaped, what they protect, and whether they still fit. In therapy, I help clients integrate difficult or painful experiences in ways that feel more coherent and self-directed. I work from a social justice–informed, anti-oppressive framework, with awareness of how identity, power, and social context shape our inner lives and relationships. As a white person, I understand this as ongoing, lifelong work and strive to meet clients with humility and openness. I feel honored to do this work and to accompany people through the process of change.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Contemplative Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Internal Family Systems

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Relationship Issues

Other Issues

  • Attachment
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of New York · #080738
Years in practice
18 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Optum

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 18 years of practice

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