Sara rusk, Psy.D., HSP
licensed clinical psychologist
Adult and Adolescent Psychotherapy (ages 12 and up)
Dr. Sara Rusk is a licensed clinical psychologist at Primary Care Psychology Associates, LLC. She earned her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and has had over 10 years of clinical experience providing services to adults and children over the age of 12. Dr. Rusk completed her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship in a certified self-injury treatment program. In addition to this work, Dr. Rusk has worked in hospital settings, residential treatment and integrative primary care with family and internal medicine.
Through her clinical training, research and work experience, Dr. Rusk has developed expertise in providing comprehensive psychological services for individuals who have experienced traumatic stress. Dr. Rusk also has experience and expertise providing psychotherapy for patients with disordered eating and disrupted body image. Utilizing an integrative approach to care, Dr. Rusk focuses on the development of insight with comprehensive skill building to equip patients with the tools needed to reach emotional wellness. Theoretical and skills-based approaches include Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Areas of Expertise: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating, Atypical Anorexia), Self-Injury, Anxiety (Social and Separation Anxiety), Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder), Behavioral Management of Chronic Illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attachment & Relational Problems, Gender Identity and Expression, LGBTQ+ allied
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
Contact: 847-686-0090, ext 0132
srusk@pcpachicago.com
Click here, or call us at (847) 686 0090 to set up an appointment with Dr. Rusk.
Through her clinical training, research and work experience, Dr. Rusk has developed expertise in providing comprehensive psychological services for individuals who have experienced traumatic stress. Dr. Rusk also has experience and expertise providing psychotherapy for patients with disordered eating and disrupted body image. Utilizing an integrative approach to care, Dr. Rusk focuses on the development of insight with comprehensive skill building to equip patients with the tools needed to reach emotional wellness. Theoretical and skills-based approaches include Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
Areas of Expertise: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, Eating Disorders (Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating, Atypical Anorexia), Self-Injury, Anxiety (Social and Separation Anxiety), Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar Disorder), Behavioral Management of Chronic Illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attachment & Relational Problems, Gender Identity and Expression, LGBTQ+ allied
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
Contact: 847-686-0090, ext 0132
srusk@pcpachicago.com
Click here, or call us at (847) 686 0090 to set up an appointment with Dr. Rusk.
