Ruth Schwartz
Dating coach and academy director for lesbian and queer women
| Rate | $250 to $300 per session |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | LGBTQ+ and Women |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Practice | Conscious Girlfriend Academy |
Ruth Schwartz is the director of Conscious Girlfriend Academy, an online school and community for lesbian, queer and non-binary people. She wrote the book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love, which has reached readers in 25 countries. Her academy teaches dating, love, attachment and healing from past heartbreak. She also runs a coach training and certification program and leads a team of certified coaches. Ruth hosts optional Deep Dive group coaching sessions for members.
What Ruth helps with
Ruth and her academy help lesbian and queer people date with more skill, heal from old heartbreak, and build lasting relationships.
- Healing from past heartbreak
- Dating without getting hurt
- Learning to date online
- Finding the love you want and keeping it strong
- Navigating dating and identity after coming out later in life
- Finding lesbian community and friends
- Understanding attachment in relationships
Who Ruth works with
The academy serves lesbian, queer women and non-binary people. Members include singles who want to date without getting hurt, late bloomers who came out later in life, and people looking for in-person community that is not centered on alcohol. There is also a weekly peer-led group for lesbians 60 and older.
How Ruth works
The academy offers an annual membership with a full year of live classes. These include the 12-week Lesbian Dating Essentials class and the 12-week Roadmap intensive. Members also get weekly coach-led skill-building labs and over 100 on-demand classes. Optional Deep Dive group coaching with Ruth is part of the membership. Classes cover dating, love, gender, sex and attachment.
Background and qualifications
Ruth Schwartz directs Conscious Girlfriend Academy, which grew out of her book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love. The book gave the lesbian community a roadmap to healthy relationships and has reached people in 25 countries. It grew into a school, a community and a large body of lesbian and queer relationship education. The academy has served LGBTQ+ people worldwide since 2014. Ruth also runs coach training and certification and works with a team of certified coaches.
Ruth Schwartz pricing
Programs and services
- Annual membership with live classes and weekly labs
- 12-week Lesbian Dating Essentials class
- 12-week Roadmap to Conscious Lesbian/Queer Dating & Lasting Love
- Deep Dive group coaching with Ruth
- On-demand class library
- Weekly peer-led group for lesbians 60+
Ruth Schwartz reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ruth wrote the book Conscious Lesbian Dating & Love and built it into a school with its own coach certification.
Best for lesbian, queer and non-binary singles who want dating skills, heartbreak healing and a community of peers.
Ruth's rate sits above the range most dating coaches charge ($75 to $155 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Ruth Schwartz charge?
Ruth Schwartz's rate is $250 to $300 per session.
What does Ruth Schwartz help with?
Ruth Schwartz helps with healing from past heartbreak, dating without getting hurt, learning to date online and finding the love you want and keeping it strong.
Does Ruth Schwartz coach online?
Ruth is based in United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Does Ruth Schwartz offer coaching for lesbians over 60?
The academy runs a weekly peer-led group for lesbians 60 and older. It also offers a free class on lesbian dating and love over 50.
Can I become a certified coach through Ruth Schwartz's academy?
Yes. Ruth runs a lesbian and queer coach training and certification program through the academy.
How do I contact Ruth Schwartz?
Send Ruth a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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