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Lauren Ruest, MSW

Lauren Ruest, MSW

Psychotherapist
MD
5.00
“Lauren is compassionate, listens, and provides ways to challenge my thoughts and behaviors. Working with Lauren has improved my mental health so much. I feel like I am more prepared to tackle stress and anxiety.”
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00
“Lauren is compassionate, listens, and provides ways to challenge my thoughts and behaviors. Working with Lauren has improved my mental health so much. I feel like I am more prepared to tackle stress and anxiety.”
More than 1 year ago
“I have loved working with Lauren! I have so appreciated her focus on constructive solutions, and have learned so much about coping mechanisms and strategies for mitigating anxiety. She is so warm, funny and takes the time to explain key concepts to patients. I have felt like I'm being held accountable, without feeling too much pressure to do a ton of work outside of sessions. I have been to several therapists and have truly appreciated working with Lauren! I have seen and felt such a change in how I see and manage my anxiety, and it's great to know there are tools for managing it better.”
More than 1 year ago

About Lauren Ruest

Focus areas

Anxiety
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Self Esteem Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Suicidal Tendencies
Depression
Relationship Struggles

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Narrative
Positive Psychology

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lauren Ruest

Do you feel overpowered by your emotions? Do you have a hard time communicating to others how you feel? You are not alone. I know from my years of experience working in mental health that we all have the power to make changes in our lives. My therapeutic approach is to help individuals take a look at how their thought patterns and emotional responses impact their actions and behaviors. Our work together will focus on the present so you can build towards an emotionally healthy future. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from Catholic University of America. I have a passion for helping others overcome their feelings of constant worry, overwhelm, and disconnectedness. While reaching out for help is not easy, it is a necessary first step toward your goal. If you are ready and willing to put in the work, you will be amazed at what you can learn and accomplish.

What should a new client know about working with you?

The first one to two sessions will be focused on me getting to know you, why you are seeking therapy, and what you hope to gain from the experience. If you decide it's a good fit, then together we will identify goals for treatment and formulate a plan to achieve those goals. Our sessions are a safe space for you to openly express yourself and my hope is that after each session you will feel a bit lighter. I want my clients to know that I am invested in them and their success throughout our time together.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy
Depression
Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Catholic University of America, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1750090833

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Lauren is fantastic. She is like talking to a friend who wants to help you be your best self
Lauren is so helpful with everything I need and understanding on my curves in life !! Love talking with her !
Lauren is a tremendous help in maintaining my mental health and trusting myself.
unquestionably the best therapist I’ve worked with.
Lauren is compassionate, listens, and provides ways to challenge my thoughts and behaviors. Working with Lauren has improved my mental health so much. I feel like I am more prepared to tackle stress and anxiety.
I have loved working with Lauren! I have so appreciated her focus on constructive solutions, and have learned so much about coping mechanisms and strategies for mitigating anxiety. She is so warm, funny and takes the time to explain key concepts to patients. I have felt like I'm being held accountable, without feeling too much pressure to do a ton of work outside of sessions. I have been to several therapists and have truly appreciated working with Lauren! I have seen and felt such a change in how I see and manage my anxiety, and it's great to know there are tools for managing it better.
She asks the right questions to get me thinking about my thoughts! She is always nonjudgemental and comes up with solutions to try to fix a problem or thought
Dr Ruest was great. She listened and provided great feedback. You can tell she really cares about her patients. I highly recommend.
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Lauren does an outstanding job listening to my concerns and issues and providing me feedback on how to approach situations. She is very approachable and helps challenge me when I need it.
Lauren is amazing! She is a great listener and very non judgmental. I love how she shares strategies in ways that are low pressure, but tailored to what I’ve shared and need help with.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Lauren Ruest?

Lauren Ruest frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lauren Ruest on their profile.

What languages does Lauren Ruest speak?

Lauren Ruest speaks English.

How do patients rate Lauren Ruest in reviews?

28 patients have reviewed Lauren Ruest. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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