Ms. Ruth L Goldsmith, MSW, LCSW
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Ruth
About Me
EMDR trained therapist with a good sense of humor and well rounded education. I am also trained in Emotion Focused Couple Therapy, Sex Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. I seek to bring compassion and expertise to clients’ struggles.
Education & Experience
Masters Degree in Social Work from Rutgers University in 2000. Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in 1990. 10 Years teaching sexuality education, 18 years as a licensed clinical social worker. See above for post graduate training. Additionally, I participate in weekly clinical consultation so that I am not practicing in a void.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Sexuality Information and Education Counsel of the US. American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. International Center for Excellence in Emotion Focused Therapy.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Bipolar Disorder
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Depression
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sleep Disorders
- Somatic Issues
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Expats
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- English
- Spanish
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
Out of Network benefits
