RUSKEE PORTERFIELD, LCSW
You are the author of your own story; Therefore, you know you best.
Your story is important. Your story is beautiful. Your story is what makes you, you. As your therapist, we use your story to allow for true growth and transformation. Starting therapy can feel like the most vulnerable experience you will encounter, especially with someone you have never met. Speaking with a stranger about the deepest parts of ourselves can sometimes feel daunting and unnerving. You are not alone in these feelings. I seek to provide you with a safe space that allows you to find passion in your life and to remove blocks that are keeping you from thriving. Living the life you deserve, and desire, is so important. As your therapist, providing you an environment that allows you to feel the most comfortable, heard, valued and transformed are top priority. Therapy is not always easy, there will be challenging moments, but you will never have to face those challenging moments alone. There is the saying “we do not grow where we are comfortable” and I believe this to be true. Feeling uncomfortable for the purpose of growth is a good thing, and you will see this more throughout therapy, as the uncomfortable moments cause you to step out of your comfort zone, express yourself in ways you may not have thought you could, love yourself deeper and accept all the beautiful parts of you. Using many therapeutic techniques’, we can reach your goals together. I will always meet you where you ae at, without judgement and with intentions of helping you become successful in reaching your goals. Having a trusting, collaborative relationship is important to help you feel the most safe and secure in your therapeutic journey. We will love, encourage, nurture, and respect all parts of your story, your emotions and your thoughts and use these things to uncover a deeper understanding of who you are as a person. Therapy can be fun too! We may talk about activities we both enjoy doing, such as hiking with our dogs on the weekend, traveling, going to the beach, or reading a good book, laugh and feel all other emotions together. I hope your experience with me as your therapist can feel genuine, relatable, and authentic, as we work together to help you become the best version of you!
Areas of interest: Eating disorders/disordered eating, Self-esteem, Shame, Trauma, Anxiety, Dissociative Identity Disorder
EMDR trained
Populations: preteens, teens, young adults, adults (10 years of age and up)
Techniques: Walk and Talk/Experiential therapies, Art, Yoga and Breathwork, Eclectic therapeutic approach using many different therapeutic modalities such as CBT, IFS and attachment style work.
INVESTMENT TO WORK WITH Ruskee Porterfield, LCSW
Ruskee Porsterfield, LCSW is an out of network provider.
Psychotherapy Intake
The initial intake will be charged at $225 per session for individuals and $250 for couple/family depending on the tenure of provider. You can expect a typical intake to last between 50-55 minutes.
Individual, Couples and Family Psychotherapy
Counseling fees are based on a 50-minute counseling session. The fee for individual counseling is $200 per session after initial intake, and family counseling (two or more individuals) is $225 per session depending on the tenure of provider. Later appointments (7:00pm or after) are subject to additional cost for individual and for family sessions (two or more individuals).
Parenting Consultations (without adolescent)
We do believe in maintaining a collaborative relationship with the entire family within the limits of confidentiality. There may be times where it is more appropriate to meet with one or both parents of an adolescent that we are working with. The fee for this 50-min session is $225.
Payment
All major credit cards, cash and/or checks are acceptable forms of payment. HSA/FSA funding is also accepted. Payment is due at the time of service.
Cancellation Policy
The providers at Anchored Wellness & Psychotherapy have a 24-hour cancellation policy. No show/late cancel notifications are subject to the full cost of the session. In the event of an emergency, please contact the office for further feedback.