Vicki Ruscitti, LPC — Therapist in Colorado

Hi there, I'm Vicki!

You've taken the first, maybe the most challenging, step toward seeking support: reaching out. I am here to help and support you as you work toward change and achieve your goals. I specialize in working with individuals who struggle with trauma, life transitions and stress, addiction, and grief.

My focus

Are you feeling overwhelmed with the weight of your struggles? I work with individuals who have experienced traumatic experiences, those adjusting to new life changes, and those suffering from grief and loss. These experiences may result in addiction and other unhealthy coping skills, which I have skills in addressing as well.

My approach

I meet you where you are. I use CBT to help you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and beliefs, allowing you to feel more in control. EMDR helps you work through negative beliefs from traumatic or major life experiences that leave you stuck in fight or flight mode. Narrative Therapy helps you rewrite the stories you tell yourself.

My communication style

The work we will do, we will do together. This is a partnership, so we will collaborate to create a plan for your goals. While I am well-versed in therapy, you are the expert in your life. I am here to support you through clear and open communication, with compassion, and without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been curious about the ways humans function and relate to each other, but especially how we can overcome adversity. It is extremely rewarding to see people make changes, no matter how small, that bring them peace and meaning to their lives; to see people view themselves in new and positive ways.

My goals for you

Together, we will identify and create goals that fit your needs. As we progress through therapy, your goals may need to be adapted to fit with the changes you start to make. I am here to walk with you through your experience, help you gain insight, and provide the support and tools you need to continue to move toward your goals.

Our first session

Our first session will focus on getting to know one another by discussing your background and your reason for attending. This will be a process for the first few sessions of therapy, and our work will continue to build as we continue to meet. The first session can feel overwhelming, but I am here to walk you through this process.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Agnostic

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Attachment-based

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 14 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of Northern Colorado.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Vicki Ruscitti