Laurin Rusch

I am a Queer/Bisexual cis white therapist, wife, mother, divorcee, only child, and an animal/nature lover.

I was born and raised here in Washington State, and grew up in a small town as an only child. Due to family dynamics and divorce, I grew up rather quickly and took on responsibilities and perfectionism as a coping mechanism. As a young person, I felt my peers begin to lean on me for advice, support, or a listening ear. At the age of fifteen, I started taking an interest in human psychology and started pursuing my passion for counseling and helping others. 

I love to spend time with my family, my husband, and my two children on our mini-farm. I enjoy weightlifting, hiking, horseback riding, cooking, gardening, photography, interior design, crafting, reading books, and drinking coffee.

In high school, I joined Running Start, then completed my Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from Western Washington University. I began working at social work non-profits by the age of 19. I took a strong interest in working with unhoused/at-risk youth, and I became the house case manager at a shelter for youth and teens in crisis. I also worked in housing programs for families, single moms, veterans, and services supporting foster families. After a few years of case management, I felt a strong pull to further my education in mental health, seeing that there was a great need for mental health support in the programs I served. I attended Bastyr University, completing my clinical hours at Bastyr Center for Natural Health and a year-long internship at a  children’s mental health clinic. I graduated from Bastyr with a Master's in Counseling Psychology in 2018. I now have over 8 years of experience providing mental health therapy to teens, individuals, and couples. 

• Gottman Method Level 1
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Washington Mental Health Counselors Association

I am not paneled with any insurance company. My clients attend therapy on an out-of-network basis or pay for sessions out of pocket. If you would like to use your out-of-network benefits, please contact your insurance company prior to our first meeting. Ask what the out-of-network reimbursement would be for outpatient in-person or online psychotherapy. The specific amount of this reimbursement depends on your plan. I will provide you with the statements your insurance requires.

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