Sara Rusk, Psy.D., HSP
Sara Rusk
(847) 686-0090, Ext. 0132
srusk@pcpachicago.com
Dr. Sara Rusk (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist at Primary Care Psychology Associates, working with adults and adolescents.
She earned her doctoral degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. 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), Life transitions, Behavioral Management of Chronic Illness, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Attachment & Relational Problems, Gender Identity and Expression, LGBTQ+ allied
Locations: Chicago (Streeterville) and Telehealth
