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Ruby Gordon, LPC, LCMHC

Compassionate therapist specializing in identity and transitions
  • 15 years experience
  • LGBT affirming
  • Offers online sessions

About Ruby Gordon

Ruby Gordon is a licensed counselor with 15 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and emotional challenges. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC - Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and brings a compassionate, affirming approach to work with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Her practice emphasizes an inclusive and non-judgmental atmosphere where concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, identity questions, relationship struggles, and workplace stress are met with practical, evidence-informed care. Ruby is particularly engaged in helping people navigate issues around self-esteem, parenting, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and experiences related to gender and sexuality, including LGBT identities and alternative sexual cultures.

Ruby's style is collaborative and person-centered, drawing on proven therapeutic methods to support resilience, self-understanding, and real-world coping strategies. She works with clients to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and develop tools for lasting change, offering steady guidance through both immediate crises and longer-term growth.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ruby Gordon have?

Ruby Gordon has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Is Ruby Gordon a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC. License details are SC LPC 9475 and NC LCMHC 9040.

In which languages does Ruby Gordon provide therapy?

Ruby provides therapy in English.

Where is Ruby Gordon located?

Ruby Gordon is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Ruby Gordon as my therapist?

You can work with Ruby Gordon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ruby Gordon work with international clients?

Ruby Gordon does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ruby Gordon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Care



Ruby Gordon commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an empathetic, accepting environment where clients can explore their feelings and values at their own pace. This approach supports personal growth and is often helpful for issues like self-esteem, identity work, and relationship concerns.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep or eating concerns by teaching concrete skills and strategies.

Mindfulness Therapy is another tool Ruby integrates to help clients build present-moment awareness and coping skills for emotional regulation, such as managing anger, distress, or chronic stress.

Finding the right combination of methods is a collaborative process. Ruby works with each client to determine which approaches best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Ruby is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which provides flexibility for busy schedules, varied energy levels, and different communication preferences. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

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