Relationship Therapist NYC & Couples Therapy Los Angeles
Ruthie Israeli, LCSW, works with individuals and couples who want to improve how they connect, communicate, and show up in their relationships — at home and at work.
A Focused Approach to Therapy
Clear insight. Real progress. Therapy that works for you.
Your time is valuable. Ruthie ensures each session is efficient and effective. With advanced training in family, couples, individual, and sex therapy, Ruthie offers a no-nonsense, streamlined process designed for busy, ambitious people who want results. Therapy with her is focused, collaborative, and built around your goals. Get clear on what’s happening beneath the surface, and walk away with practical tools to create real change. The process isn’t about perfection, it’s about progress you can feel.
BiCoastal & Virtual Therapy
Offering in-person sessions in New York City and Los Angeles and Virtual sessions in New York State and California
Therapy & Consulting Services
Individual Therapy
For anxiety, burnout, breakups, and personal growth.
Couples Therapy
Navigate infidelity, intimacy concerns, and trust issues.
Family Therapy
Resolve generational conflict, co-parenting, or identity-based tensions.
Sex Therapy
Improve desire, communication, and sexual functioning.
Executive Relationship Consulting
Therapy-informed coaching for founders and leadership teams.
Meet Ruthie Israeli, LCSW
“Problem-solving meets emotional depth.”
Ruthie helps ambitious individuals and modern couples improve the relationships that matter most — at home, at work, and with themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ruthie Israeli, LCSW, offers in-person therapy sessions in New York City and Los Angeles. Clients who prefer to meet from home can book virtual sessions from anywhere in New York State or California.
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Yes. Virtual therapy sessions are available to clients located in New York State and California. Online sessions offer the same focused, goal-driven approach as in-person therapy, with the flexibility busy schedules need.
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Ruthie provides individual therapy, couples therapy, family therapy, and sex therapy. She also offers executive relationship consulting for founders and leadership teams who want to improve how they work together.
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Couples therapy can help partners work through infidelity, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and communication problems. Sessions focus on understanding what is happening beneath the surface and building practical tools to strengthen the relationship.
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Yes. Individual therapy is a great place to explore relationship patterns, manage anxiety or burnout, and work on personal growth. Many people see real changes in their relationships by starting on their own.
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Executive relationship consulting is therapy-informed coaching for founders, executives, and leadership teams. It helps improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen working relationships that affect business performance.
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Sessions are typically 50 minutes. Ruthie keeps each session efficient and structured so you leave with clear insight and practical next steps.
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Ruthie is an out-of-network provider. Many clients use their out-of-network benefits for reimbursement, and a superbill can be provided on request.
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You can book a consultation through the online appointment portal or by reaching out through the contact page. Ruthie will help you decide which type of therapy best fits your goals.