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Hi, I’m James. I’ve worked as a psychotherapist developing positive client relationships since 2005.

Helping you reduce anxiety levels with breathwork and improve physical health with mindfulness and meditation techniques.

I’ve learned cognitive-behavioral treatments to assist you with overcoming addiction and anger management. And (how to) provide in-depth talk and mental health therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families.

At Rusk Therapy, each relationship between therapist and patient is individual and implements a variety of treatments. Once a course of action is agreed upon, we’ll approach therapy by incorporating the whole mind-body approach.

That includes the relationship between mental, emotional, and physical health, along with incorporating nutrition, supplements, and exercise. Working together, you can create an improved lifestyle that supports your best life.

The process of a successful therapeutic relationship depends on your effort and our compatibility, along with clear boundaries and feeling safe.

I believe it’s essential to find the right therapist, and doing this takes a phone call, a first session, or a few sessions. I welcome you to schedule a complimentary call to explore a possible therapeutic relationship.

I'm Dan, a licensed mental health counselor with more than 10 years working with people across a wide range of concerns. My style is warm and casual, and clients consistently tell me I'm easy to talk with. I hold certifications in adolescent and substance abuse counseling and draw on multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. I believe everyone has the capacity for a happier, more fulfilling life, and I would be glad to be part of that journey with you.

I hold a Master’s in Music Therapy from NYU, am a Board Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), and a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT). I am also certified in DARe (Dynamic Attachment Re-Patterning), integrating somatic and attachment work for deeper trauma resolution. My trauma imformed approach was profoundly shaped by a decade of work in foster care and with children on the autism spectrum, as well as a Fulbright Senior Research Scholarship in Kolkata, India.

In my private practice, I offer individual psychotherapy and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), having facilitated over 400 KAP sessions—an effort recognized with Journey Clinical’s Trailblazer Award. Above all, my focus remains on helping clients gain personal clarity, self-understanding, and sustainable growth.