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James rusk and I started working together during lockdown and I really don’t think I would have made it through without him. Having a safe space to vent, explore and pick apart my struggles have been life changing. I was someone that occasional engaged with therapy- but now and COMPLETELY because of James- I cannot imagine my life without that ritual to keep to tethered to myself and where I want to be. James is patient and thoughtful and has never made me feel that my mental health healthy is as easy as a check in and another exhale. In other words- he emboldens his patients to really take the helm of their journeys which really really worked for me . James is great!

Having seen more therapists over the course of my life than I can even remember, I was beginning to think my expectations of therapists were too great until I met James Rusk. James has been the most "right for me" therapist I have ever had. He was an intentional listener, insightful, extremely intelligent and self-aware, considerate, observant, eloquent, and placed a high value on the economy of language. He continuously made substantive contributions to our (spoken and written) dialogue that reflected both his authenticity and extreme attentiveness. He was immensely thoughtful, patient, and curious about the meta-experience of how the therapy process itself impacted his clients. It was clear that he had no interest in imposing a personal agenda (which is something I have repeatedly encountered with other therapists), and he was open and direct while being mindful of (and accountable to) the potential emotional impact of his words. He treated me with such care and compassion, worked relentlessly to make me feel supported in between sessions as well as during them, and intuitively came to understand so many things about me based on our discussions that I felt I was not only understood and valued, but in the care of someone I could trust. In our time together, I went from struggling to feel that my experience was valid, to being able to depend on it to more effectively act in my own self-interest. His warm, humble yet enthusiastic presence made me feel safe and even though I was going through great difficulties we were able to find humor in them at times. It was such an honor to be his client and every time I think I have "captured" what made him so exceptional, I then remember one more thing I want to add, and then another, and I suspect that this list will continue to grow as I continue to make the journey through my life.

James is a fantastic therapist. He is compassionate and full of support. He is an intent listener and tailors the experience towards your current needs. He recommended me some particularly good books as well, that I found extremely relevant towards what I was going through at the time.

james has been the best therapist i’ve ever had. he’s understanding, asks good questions, and reflective. he genuinely cares and works hard to help you become a better human.

I worked with James for a little over two years. We ended our time together because I relocated to the west coast. I’m still in process of the appreciation for all the support, insight, tools James offered in our time together. He listened with respect and intention. I’m forever grateful for the ways I learned about myself and how to be here now in it all. I moved through a lot but he always helped me remember it is doable, with compassion and understanding. I feel ready for the next stage of my journey in life and healing and I know partly because of the work we did together. If you want to work with someone who gets the neurological parts of trauma as well as applied somatic practices, I would most definitely recommend him.

James is an amazing therapist!

Excellent! Very happy with the support and advice I receive

The best

Amazing therapist really gets me

Best help I’ve ever had

Excellent at listening and helping you work through difficult problems.

James is very easy to talk to and is receptive to my thoughts and ideas.

James is fantastic! I went through a few therapists on this platform before deciding to stick with him. He's very thoughtful with his responses and poses questions in a way that has made me see my experiences through a more holistic lens.

This has been the best therapy I have ever received. I was really in a bad place and just having these sessions I feel I am in a much better place. I do feel that I am listened to and understood.

James is a God send. He is so understanding, smart, and never makes me feel judged. He give me a new perspective on situations and I can really open up. In return, he is helping cope and work through many issues and trauma dating back to childhood. Thank you, James!

The best there is.

10/10

I would strongly recommend James to anyone. I have found my sessions with him so important to help me cope during a very difficult time but also to gain more insight into how and why I'm feeling as I am and to find self compassion. I am very comfortable with James and have found I am really able to open up and gain new perspectives.

Mr. Rusk is a great therapist. He listens to your issue and works with you in a way that you can identify the problem at hand with ease while working on solutions and options for bettering yourself and/or the situation.

james has been really helpful, he always try to let you feel comfortable of sharing anything, and he listens, very good. he has been patient with me, cause sometimes i feel like i share things that i think vague, but he ensures that it alright cause not everybody can share or express these stories, experiences or even emotions. Thank you james, looking forward to more sessions!

James is by the by far the best counselor I have ever worked with. He is an excellent listener, thoughtful, and insightful in working through issues.

James is very good at listening and pulling meaningful insight from conversation. At all times there is a respectful dialogue and conversation is very active. It feels like my voice matters during sessions.

Very helpful and non-judgmental. I really enjoy our conversations

Great listener and provides emotional support

Mr. Rusk is very thorough and listens to my concerns without issue. It has been a great experience so far and I would have no problem referring him to others.

Working with James has been really helpful for me so far. He has a very friendly and welcoming presence, and he's extremely supportive, understanding, and empathetic. I really appreciate his ability to be an active listener, ask questions, and also give feedback and insight based off of his expertise. He's really responsive and will give you all of his attention when talking with him.

He listens & understands & helps me to figure out what is best for me in order to improve my mental health

James is amazing. I’ve been working with him since pretty much the beginning of the pandemic and it’s been a pleasure. He is patient, thoughtful, un-judge mental, and has great, and very gentle advice. Our routine is non- traditional in that we mostly communicate via email message- which, I’ve discovered, oddly enough, that writing out my feelings and concerns in what is ultimately a journal entry has been the best way for me to express myself—-also something I’ve realized thanks to James’s help. He’s great.

James has been an invaluable lifeline in my climb out of the darkness. I'm so glad I took the step to get help. I needed this and I can't thank James enough for what he's done for me. He doesn't gloss over my concerns, but rather tackles each one directly. I genuinely enjoy talking to him because I know he takes me seriously and it's incredibly clear that he really does want to help. He has never once made me question my decision to seek help. In fact, he's made me 100% sure that I'm doing the right thing. Thanks to him, I'm more focused on what I need to do for myself. It's like I can finally see some light in the darkness and it's an amazing experience.

He’s kind understanding, gives good guidance and helps me more than I ever though possible.

James is great. Good listener and was able to give constructive feedback. He has a calm demeanor which helped me stay comfortable and open up.