What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Ruth has been immensely helpful in my personal development. She is incredibly kind and understanding, insightful, patient, and makes me feel heard. She is skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques and tailors our sessions to meet my needs. I highly recommend Ruth. ”
COMore than 1 year ago
“Ruth is caring and professional. She cares about her patients and takes a personal interest in peoples’ stories. She knows that people don’t care what you know until they know how much you care. ”
GKMore than 1 year ago
About Ruth Salen
Focus areas
Anxiety
Family Issues
Psychodynamic Therapy
Binge Eating
Life Transition
Social Anxiety
Depression
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Culturally Sensitive
Person-Centered
Emotionally Focused
Psychoanalytic
Integrative
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Ruth Salen
My goal is to help you develop self-awareness, better communication and more satisfaction in your life. Through fostering a collaborative environment we can begin to explore areas in your life where you may have felt challenged, anxious and/or stuck and develop insights and tools to increase your sense of personal fulfillment and emotional well-being. Through this exploration we will identify old patterns of behavior and beliefs that have been limiting you and help you begin to move forward in your life.
I earned my Masters of Social Work Degree from Smith College School for Social Work and I am in advanced clinical psychoanalytic training at The Training Institute for Mental Health. I welcome the opportunity to work with you in a hybrid model–offering both telehealth and in-person appointments at this time.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I am a relational psychodynamic psychotherapist. It is important to me to understand what is important to you, and work together towards resolving symptoms and challenges like anxiety, depression, self-defeating behaviors, parenting and family challenges, relationships issues, navigating life transitions, post-traumatic stress.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
We will begin to explore what your initial goals are for psychotherapy and decide together what is important to focus on first. The first session is my opportunity to begin to understand you and learn about your life. We will also take some time for you to ask any questions you may have about psychotherapy.
*I offer a free 15 min phone consultation before confirming appointments.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I offer sliding scale / lower out-of-pocket fees based on pt's ability to pay.
Office locations
Ruth Salen, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Smith College School for Social Work, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1881942019
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Ruth has been immensely helpful in my personal development. She is incredibly kind and understanding, insightful, patient, and makes me feel heard. She is skilled in a variety of therapeutic techniques and tailors our sessions to meet my needs. I highly recommend Ruth.
More than 1 year agoCO
Ruth is caring and professional. She cares about her patients and takes a personal interest in peoples’ stories. She knows that people don’t care what you know until they know how much you care.
More than 1 year agoGK
I was always very concerned about visiting a therapist due to all the stigmas tied to it, especially coming from a Spanish home. Ruth made me feel comfortable speaking with her. Ruth is both VERY professional and compassionate. Ruth allows you to navigate your feelings and emotions. She helped me out of depression and worked on years of trauma. I would recommend Ruth not just because she is phenomenal; but because she truly LOVES what she does, and you can see that in the effort she puts into helping me get better.
THANK YOU RUTH!
More than 1 year agoNP
Ruth is the kind of person you hope to have as a friend. She is warm and welcoming and had been working with me for years. She is also easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Ruth will tailor your sessions to fit your needs and will make your life easier by the day.
More than 1 year agoAK
How soon can I make an appointment with Ruth Salen?
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Is Ruth Salen accepting new patients?
Ruth Salen generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ruth Salen's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Ruth Salen accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Ruth Salen online?
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What practice does Ruth Salen work with?
Ruth Salen works with Ruth Salen, LCSW.
Where is Ruth Salen's office located?
Ruth Salen has 4 office locations in New York, view full addresses on Ruth Salen's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Ruth Salen?
Ruth Salen frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ruth Salen on their profile.
What languages does Ruth Salen speak?
Ruth Salen speaks English.
How do patients rate Ruth Salen in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Ruth Salen. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.