Ruth Saperstein

Ruth Saperstein is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in working with couples and individuals. Ruth works with couples with relationship issues, and Individuals with anxiety and OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Ruth is also experienced in the treatment of struggling adolescents. Ruth is highly trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, emotionally focused therapy, Acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness techniques amongst many others. Ruth is client focused and places emphasis on creating a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to resolve any issue that they want to work on. Due to her extensive training and experience, Ruth has the skills and tools to work with each client to create the therapy plan that would work best for their individual situation. When treating OCD Ruth uses ERP (exposure response and prevention) therapy which is the proven gold standard for treatment of OCD issues in addition to other therapy methods. As a trained EFT therapist (emotionally focused therapy) Ruth uses EFT to help couples address the issues in their relationships in a calm and focused environment, working with the couple towards resolution and understanding. In addition to her therapy practice Ruth is also a lecturer (Professor) on social work at Concordia College New York.