About

I am Ruth and I am a psychotherapist with over ten years of experience facilitating transitions and growth. I am a firm believer that each one of us has the answers to our problems but we may need a little help sometimes to clarify goals and direction. My approach is eclectic and collaborative: I take from many different approaches that best fit with the client. My goal is to create a safe space to let you be yourself, be heard, understood and help you to reach your goals. Whether you need help with relationship issues, family problems, work related issues or emotional difficulties I would love to support and help you on your journey. I provide Confidential Psychotherapy services remotely through secure tele-health portal. Nature Based psychotherapy sessions are held in a park setting comfortable for the Client. Psychotherapy: -Individual sessions (teletherapy- video call) -Nature based individual sessions- women only -Couples sessions -Common challenges that I work with: - Women's issues,Transitions, finding purpose and meaning, loss of motivation, relationship and family issues, depression, anxiety, identity issues, self esteem, confidence, assertiveness, boundaries, childhood trauma, self care, work related issues, pandemic related languishing, substance abuse. Approach and Training: -CBT -Psychodynamic Therapy -Strength Based -Client Centered -Acceptance and Commitment Therapy -Insight Oriented -Guidance and Counseling On my spare time I love to spend time with my two young sons, reading, writing, and hiking in the woods often spotting hawks, and always searching for owls. Great job reaching out. I look forward to working with you :)

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Organization Name: Copay, Inc.

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Sexuality

Straight

Client Focus

  • Adults
  • Elders (65+)

Therapy Specialties

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic

Modality

  • Couples
  • Individuals

Education

  • State University of New York, Master's in Social Work

Years in Practice

12 years

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YA0400X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Addiction

Credentials

  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 082658 Verify NY
LMSW C091110739 Verify NY

Practice Locations

21 North Station Plaza

Copay Inc.

Great Neck, NY 11021

Phone Number: (516) 466-2509

Fax Number: (516) 482-3146

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