Abigail Ruth, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Abigail Ruth, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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Telehealth Available
Professions: Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Social Worker
License Status: I'm a licensed professional.
Primary Credential: Licensed Clinical Social Worker - 080738
Telephone: 640-400-5619
Billing and Insurance:
I am an in-network provider for:
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross/BlueShield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • Please contact me for insurance details.
Session Fees: I offer a free 15-minute consultation to help you see if we’re a good fit. I also provide a sliding scale for clients paying out-of-pocket.
Free Initial Consultation
Weekend Availability
Evening Availability

Therapy in:

New York, New York 10011

What's My Approach to Therapy?

If you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or unsure about your relationships, identity, or life direction, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. I work with LGBTQIA+ adults and couples — including those exploring identity, navigating relationships in monogamous or non-monogamous structures, or facing challenges tied to societal pressures or discrimination — who want to feel more grounded, connected, and confident. Many clients come to therapy to address anxiety, self-doubt, relational tension, or patterns that keep repeating, and are looking for a space where they can explore these challenges safely and without judgment.

Together, we’ll explore what drives your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and notice patterns that may have developed for good reasons but no longer serve you. I take a collaborative, strengths-based approach, drawing from attachment-focused therapy, emotionally focused work with couples, mindfulness, somatic techniques, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and cognitive-behavioral strategies. Sessions are active and reflective, giving you space to understand yourself while practicing tools that feel sustainable and aligned with your values.

My goal is to help you build clarity, self-trust, and more authentic connections — with yourself, with others, and in your relationships. I hope you leave sessions feeling more confident, more grounded, and better able to take steps toward the life and relationships you want.

My Practice & Services

I provide virtual therapy for adults and couples in New York, with a focus on LGBTQ+ affirming care. Sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, making it convenient to connect from anywhere. I work collaboratively and at a pace that feels manageable for you, combining reflection, skills-building, and insight-oriented exploration.

I offer:
*Individual therapy for adults navigating anxiety, self-doubt, relational challenges, and identity questions
*Couples therapy, including monogamous, non-monogamous, and polyamorous relationships
*Free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit
*Sliding scale for clients paying out-of-pocket

Currently, I do not offer groups or retreats, but I focus on creating a warm, structured, and supportive space in every session so you can feel seen, heard, and supported while building clarity, self-trust, and connection.

Client Age Groups I Work With

  • Adults

Languages

  • English

Groups I Work With

    LGBTQIA

Industries & Communities Served

  • LGBTQ+
  • Union First

Client Challenges & Concerns I Address

  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Family Problems
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Identity Issues
  • Inadequacy
  • LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Issues
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Perfectionism
  • Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships
  • Prejudice / Discrimination
  • Relationships and Marriage
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
  • Worthlessness
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