Business Details
Expert Relationship Counseling for Couples & Individuals
Kari Rusnak Counseling has dedicated over a decade to transforming relationships through evidence-based mental health services. Founded by a licensed professional counselor with advanced education from the University of Central Florida, our practice operates across Mississippi, Colorado, West Virginia, and Utah. We specialize in Gottman Method Couples Counseling, backed by 30+ years of research, and integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address individual and relational challenges.Our telehealth platform provides accessible care for rural clients and busy professionals, while marathon counseling sessions offer intensive treatment options. With expertise in trauma, addiction, and sex therapy, we maintain strict ethical standards through certifications like Board Qualified Telemental Health Provider. Our mission combines clinical excellence with compassionate care to help couples and individuals achieve lasting emotional connection.
Services
Couples Counseling
Sex Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Addictions Counseling
Online Counseling
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of specialized relationship counseling experience
- Our therapists use proven Gottman Method with 30+ years of research backing
- We provide flexible telehealth options for remote and busy clients
- Our practice maintains multiple state licenses for regional accessibility
- We integrate trauma-informed techniques like EMDR and DBT
Associations and certifications
- Certified Gottman Therapist
- Board Qualified Telemental Health Provider
- Mississippi Licensed Professional Counselor #1921
- Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor #0015986
- Utah Clinical Mental Health Counselor #11628287-6004
- West Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor #2747
What people say
Life-changing communication tools
Exceptional trauma expertise
Convenient telehealth platform
Nonjudgmental approach
Effective marathon sessions
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized relationship therapy using Gottman Method's research-backed approach. Addresses communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, and intimacy issues through structured interventions. Ideal for premarital guidance, marital distress, or commitment challenges. Combines assessment tools with personalized treatment plans.
Online Counseling
Secure HIPAA-compliant virtual sessions for relationship and mental health counseling. Removes geographical barriers while maintaining clinical effectiveness. Particularly beneficial for rural clients, traveling professionals, and those requiring discreet access to therapy services.
Trauma Therapy
Specialized trauma recovery using EMDR and evidence-based modalities. Addresses PTSD symptoms from infidelity, abuse, or life-altering events. Focuses on rebuilding emotional regulation and restoring relationship functionality through targeted therapeutic techniques.
Sex Therapy
Addresses sexual health concerns and intimacy barriers in relationships. Specializes in chronic pain-related sexual dysfunction and kink-positive approaches. Helps couples improve physical connection while respecting individual comfort boundaries and medical considerations.
Addictions Counseling
Comprehensive addiction treatment integrating individual and couples therapy. Addresses relationship impacts of substance abuse while developing recovery strategies. Uses evidence-based practices to rebuild trust and establish healthy behavioral patterns.
People
Kari Rusnak
Licensed Professional Counselor
10+ years mental health experience with advanced training in Gottman Method and trauma therapy. Holds multiple state licenses and specializes in evidence-based relationship counseling for diverse client populations.
Questions
What relationship issues do you specialize in?
We specialize in communication breakdowns, recurring conflicts, intimacy issues, infidelity recovery, trauma impacts, and sexual health concerns using evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Are telehealth sessions as effective as in-person?
Yes, our secure HIPAA-compliant platform delivers equivalent therapeutic outcomes with added convenience, eliminating travel requirements while maintaining clinical effectiveness.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as private pay providers to maintain treatment flexibility, but can provide documentation for potential out-of-network insurance reimbursement.
What are marathon counseling sessions?
Intensive 4-6 hour sessions that accelerate treatment progress by completing multiple therapy stages in one appointment, ideal for busy professionals or geographically distant clients.
How do you handle confidentiality?
We maintain strict HIPAA compliance with encrypted communications and secure record-keeping to protect client privacy in all therapeutic interactions.
Can you help with non-traditional relationships?
Yes, our sex-positive, kink-aware approach accommodates diverse relationship structures while maintaining professional ethical standards.
