Description For the past 14+ years, Ruth Lippin has had a private practice on the upper west side of Manhattan, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders in children, adolescents, teens and adults. People come with a huge variety of fears, some of which are clinically diagnosed as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder & agoraphobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), specific phobic disorder, social anxiety disorder (SAD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Ruth has helped many overcome the following disorders:
-Excessive worry
-Fear of subways/tunnels
-Fear of elevators
-Fear of crowded spaces
-Fear of public speaking
-Fear of social situations
-Fear of germs
-Fear of being alone
-Health anxiety
-Fear of flying
-Fear of heights
-Fear of bridges
-Fear of vomiting
-Fear of animals/bugs
-Fear of disturbing/intrusive thoughts
-School refusal
-Separation anxiety
-Fear of leaving home and/or
-being far from home (agoraphobia)
-Fear of darkness/thunderstorms
-Hoarding
-Fear of blood and/or injections
-Fear of doctors/dentists
-Fear of public bathrooms
-Obsessions and compulsions
SERVICES:
-She typically meets with a client for 45 minutes in her office our at the feared situation or site. Longer sessions are available as well.
-She does not accept insurance, however many insurance companies will reimburse for her services