American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy Professional Development Specialist
112 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 23314
(703) 253-0483
ruthneustifter@amridgeuniversity.edu
RuthN@AAMFT.org

Dr. Ruth Neustifter is a recognized relationship expert specializing in sexual communication and education as well as recovery from intimate partner violence. She works with a diverse range of individuals and relationships, conducts original research , offers workshops , and is available for professional consultation ching/> . She is also proud to serve as the Professional Development Specialist for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.

Ruth Neustifter holds a doctoral degree in Child & Family Development with specializations in Couples and Family Therapy and Qualitative Research. Affectionately known by her clients as Dr. Ruthie, she makes her home in the DC area with her partner and pets.

She began her training, research and work in the areas of relationships, sexuality and recovery from intimate partner violence over a decade ago.

During that time she has taught and presented in venues ranging from independent sexuality boutiques to university classrooms and international conferences. Her writing can be found throughout the internet and in publications including the Journal of Feminist Family Therapy and The Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality. She is also the author of The Nice Girl’s Guide to Talking Dirty, published by Ulysses Press.

Web links:
Professional site as a sex educator: www.ExploringIntimacy.com

Articles:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08952830802273616
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1300/J086v19n04_01