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James Rusk, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am licensed in New York with 24 years of professional work experience. The value with finding the best matched Therapist is essential. I work from a solution based modality, and use techniques to address trauma. I am a holistic therapist that involves (mindset, the environment, friends and family, sleep, diet and movement) I create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Professional experience

24yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes

Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Antisocial Personality, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LCSW 071820

Reviews

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He’s the best

Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem

Very easy to talk to

Written on Apr 11, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

James has been an amazing help so far. And I always look forward to our sessions.

Written on Apr 05, 2024 after therapy with James for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching