Nicole Ruston

Britney Roark

Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)

Types of Therapy

Individual
Couples

Specialties

Anxiety
Codependency
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Family Conflict
Grief
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Stress Management
Trauma

Insurance

Premera
Cigna
United/Optum
Kaiser
First Choice
Regence
Aetna

Age

Adults

Languages

English

Pay out-of-pocket

Individual Intake: $135
Individual Ongoing: $135
Couples Intake: $135
Couples Ongoing: $135

Licensed in

Washington

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I’m human, just like you, and I know what it feels like to struggle. I know what it’s like to experience anxiety in relationships and to feel lost about how to fix what feels completely hopeless and broken. My personal lived experience combined with my training and expertise as a therapist place me in a unique position to provide empathic support and guidance for others who are finding their way through difficult circumstances. Including you! I have hope for you.

Background and Training

I graduated with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Seattle Pacific University in 2023 and a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Brigham Young University in 2007. I served as a child and family clinician for three years in a large non-profit community mental health agency in northwest Washington. In this position, I gained experience treating a variety of individuals and families with diverse backgrounds and an array of presenting challenges.

My Focus

Now, I focus on working with couples who are experiencing conflict and women of all ages who struggle with anxiety. I believe in the power of therapy to change lives for good, and I love supporting individuals and couples as they wrestle with difficult problems and come out stronger, wiser, and more empowered on the other side.

I practice therapy from a position of openness, respect, curiosity, and accountability. I’m intentional about letting go of my own biases and being with my clients in their unique experiences. I work with people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, spiritual practices, religions, family structures, and political beliefs. I aim to practice with humility and integrity.