Ruby Gordon, LPC, LCMHC
Therapist focused on practical growth
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About Ruby
Ruby Gordon is a licensed counselor (LPC) and licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) with 15 years of experience. She focuses on common and painful issues like stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Ruby also addresses concerns related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT issues, gender dysphoria, and alternative sex culture topics.
She aims to make sessions straightforward and supportive. Conversations are practical and centered on a person's goals. Ruby listens closely, helps clarify what matters most, and works with people to build small, doable steps forward.
Her approach blends client-centered care with structured tools. Ruby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thinking patterns that get in the way. She pairs that with mindfulness strategies to teach grounding and emotional regulation.
Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods help set clear goals and move toward them. These tools are used to address things like sleep and eating problems, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and relationship communication difficulties.
Ruby has spent many years supporting people through trauma, grief, and attachment issues. She also works with those managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, reduce shame, and restore a sense of agency.
She aims to make sessions straightforward and supportive. Conversations are practical and centered on a person's goals. Ruby listens closely, helps clarify what matters most, and works with people to build small, doable steps forward.
Her approach blends client-centered care with structured tools. Ruby uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify thinking patterns that get in the way. She pairs that with mindfulness strategies to teach grounding and emotional regulation.
Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused methods help set clear goals and move toward them. These tools are used to address things like sleep and eating problems, workplace stress, caregiver strain, and relationship communication difficulties.
Ruby has spent many years supporting people through trauma, grief, and attachment issues. She also works with those managing ADHD, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to increase self-understanding, reduce shame, and restore a sense of agency.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Attachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia
Languages
English
How these approaches work online
Ruby commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in session. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can find their own solutions and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors to spot patterns and practice different ways of responding to stress and anxiety.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple grounding and attention practices that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can help with sleep, emotional regulation, and staying present during difficult moments. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which combination of approaches fits best based on their goals and preferences.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options, try methods, and adjust plans as progress is made. This collaborative process helps match tools to what feels useful and realistic for daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can offer practical benefits like fitting therapy into a busy day, reducing travel time, and allowing brief check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical advantages can make it easier to maintain regular care while juggling work, family, and other commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, coping with life changes, grief, trauma, and issues related to identity and sexuality.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and person-centered, with a focus on clear goals and practical steps that people can try between sessions.
What level of experience does the therapist have?
Ruby has 15 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
The therapist holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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