Ruston Therapy

Ruston Therapy Virtual therapy for adults, teens, couples & neurodivergent clients across WA & FL.

Anxiety • ADHD • Autism • Trauma • Burnout
Insurance accepted | Easy online scheduling

08/04/2026

Meet Sarah Buckingham, MSW, LSWAIC

Sarah offers a calm, supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward healing and growth.

Learn more about Sarah or schedule a free 15-minute consultation through the link in our bio.

07/29/2026

“I looked like I was doing really well.”

But behind the scenes, I was quietly falling apart.

Burnout and anxiety don't always look like someone struggling to get out of bed. Sometimes they look like showing up every day while carrying constant dread, nausea, panic, and the feeling that something just isn't right.

If you've ever felt successful on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside, you're not alone. 💛

▶️ Watch Marlene Otero's full conversation on our YouTube channel to hear her personal story of recognizing burnout, navigating anxiety, and finding a healthier path forward. Her experience is a powerful reminder that you don't have to wait until you're completely overwhelmed to ask for help.

Tag someone who needs this reminder today.

07/28/2026

Meet Ashley Wagner, MA, LMHC! 👋

Ashley offers a warm, supportive space where adults can feel understood, build practical tools, and move toward meaningful change.

Now accepting new clients for online therapy across Washington State.

Schedule a free 15-minute consultation through the link in our bio.

Can you be successful... and still be struggling?Many high achievers believe that once they reach the next milestone, th...
07/24/2026

Can you be successful... and still be struggling?

Many high achievers believe that once they reach the next milestone, their stress and will finally go away. But for many professionals, success doesn't eliminate pressure- it simply changes what they're carrying.

In our latest YouTube interview, Marlene Otero, LMHCA, shares her journey from practicing attorney to licensed mental health counselor and discusses the hidden emotional toll of high-pressure careers.

Together, we explore:
✨ Why high achievers are especially vulnerable to burnout
✨ Why success doesn't always bring peace of mind
✨ The importance of healthy boundaries and preventative mental health care
✨ How therapy can help you better understand yourself before you reach a breaking point

Whether you're in law, healthcare, business, education, or any demanding profession, this conversation is a reminder that taking care of your mental health isn't a sign of weakness- it's an investment in your long-term well-being.

🎥 Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel.
🔗 Link in bio / Watch here: https://youtu.be/tRmQYhd1ss0?si=_PezwfqOF6PS5Upm&t=51

If this conversation resonates with you, we'd love to hear your thoughts. What's one thing you've learned about managing stress or avoiding burnout? Share it in the comments below. 💙

07/23/2026

🎥 Our newest YouTube interview is now live!

Can success actually make you more stressed?

In this clip from our latest conversation, Marlene Otero, LMHCA shares why so many high achievers discover that every new milestone brings a new level of pressure—and why lasting well-being isn't found in the next accomplishment.

Whether you're building your career, running a business, working in healthcare, law, or another demanding profession, this conversation explores the hidden emotional cost of success, burnout, boundaries, and caring for your mental health before you reach a breaking point.

💙 Watch the full interview now on our YouTube channel for practical insights on:
✔️ Burnout and chronic stress
✔️ Setting healthy boundaries
✔️ Why success doesn't eliminate stress
✔️ Protecting your mental health in high-pressure careers

🔗 Link in bio to watch the full episode.

07/16/2026

Have you ever accepted someone else's opinion of you as if it were the truth?

Maybe you were called "too much," "not enough," "selfish," "lazy," or "unlovable." Over time, those words can become the voice in your own head—even when they were never true.

Trauma, toxic relationships, and painful experiences can shape the way we see ourselves. But those stories aren't your identity. They're survival narratives that can be rewritten.

Therapy isn't about becoming someone new—it's about uncovering who you've been underneath the criticism all along.

✨ Healing begins when you start questioning the beliefs that were never yours to carry.

💙 Watch this clip, then head to our YouTube channel to catch Ian's full interview, where he dives deeper into how trauma shapes our self-beliefs—and how healing begins.

What’s one limiting belief you're ready to let go of? Share it below if you're comfortable. We'd love to hear from you.

Relationships can feel heavy when trust has been shaken, communication keeps breaking down, or the same conflict keeps c...
07/14/2026

Relationships can feel heavy when trust has been shaken, communication keeps breaking down, or the same conflict keeps coming back.

Kayla Maclain, Therapist, LSWAIC, supports individuals and couples who want to rebuild connection, communicate more clearly, and create more emotional safety in their relationships.

Her approach is warm, direct, and grounded in helping people better understand themselves and the people they love.

If you’re looking for support with relationship issues, family conflict, codependency, or infidelity, Kayla is accepting clients in Washington.

Book with Kayla using our online scheduling at rustontherapy . com

07/08/2026

What does it really mean to take a holistic approach to mental health? 🌿

In this clip, therapist DJ Coger shares why meaningful therapy starts with seeing the whole person.. not just their symptoms. Our life experiences, relationships, culture, identity, family dynamics, strengths, and challenges all shape who we are, and each deserves to be considered in the healing process.

Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, DJ discusses the importance of meeting clients where they are and tailoring care to each person's unique story and needs.

🎥 Want to hear more from DJ? Watch the full conversation on our YouTube channel, where she dives deeper into holistic mental health, ADHD, trauma, neurodivergence, and creating a therapeutic space where clients feel truly seen and supported. The link is in our bio!

💬 What does a holistic approach to mental health mean to you? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

07/01/2026

Starting something new can feel overwhelming and it can also be the beginning of incredible growth.

In our recent interview, Ruston Therapy Group Founder & CEO, Nicole Ruston, shares what it was really like building her private practice from the ground up. She opens up about the fear, self-doubt, and pressure to have all the answers- and how those challenges became the catalyst for growth.

If you're a therapist dreaming of private practice or navigating the early stages of your own journey, we think you'll see a bit of yourself in Nicole's story.

🎥 Watch the full interview to hear how she embraced uncertainty, found her niche, and built a practice rooted in purpose.

Have you ever felt that fear when starting something new? Drop a 🔥 below- we'd love to hear your story.

06/24/2026

Sometimes healing begins with finding stability where you least expect it.

In this clip, Ian Mearns shares how the military provided structure and purpose after a turbulent childhood and how those experiences shaped his path to becoming a mental health counselor.

His story is a powerful reminder that our past doesn't have to define our future. With support, self-awareness, and resilience, it's possible to create a different path forward.

🎥 This is just a short excerpt from our full conversation with Ian. Watch the complete interview on our YouTube channel, where we dive deeper into trauma, resilience, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the healing process.

🔗 Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full episode.

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