Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Heartland Counseling Services, LLC
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Abandonment, ADD/ADHD,
In network with Wellmark, Iowa Total Care, Medicaid, Hawki, United Behavioral Health/Optum,

Introduction

You may be the person everyone else relies on, yet feel exhausted, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or a major life transition, therapy can provide a space to pause, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. For more than 20 years, I have helped adults identify patterns that keep them stuck, build on their strengths, and create meaningful change. Together, we'll develop practical strategies that support healing, growth, and a life that feels more aligned with who you want to be.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMHC #907444 (IA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Groups

Age groups

  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Wellmark
  • Iowa Total Care
  • Medicaid
  • Hawki
  • United Behavioral Health/Optum
  • Aetna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • New Client Intake $200
  • 60 Minute Counseling $175

Locations

Video Office- Telehealth- In Patients Home 10

Professional Information

Certifications

  • EMDR

Professional Affiliations

  • American Counseling Association (ACA)

FAQ

Is Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC offer telehealth appointments? Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC specialize in? Kathleen Ruscitto, PHD, LMHC, ACS, NCC specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Addiction, Adjustment Disorder, Aging, Agoraphobia, Anger Management, Anxiety, Binge Eating Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality, Depression, Mood Disorders, Sleep or Insomnia, Social Anxiety, Trauma, Women's Health, Work Stress, Burnout, and Compassion Fatigue.
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