Nicole Ruston, MS, LMHC, Mental Health Counselor

Nicole Ruston, MS, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

418 Broadway
#7044
Albany, NY 12207

+2 more locations

Overall rating

5.0

Top reviews

Nicole creates a space where I feel truly safe opening up. What I admire most is her ability to guide without directing, allowing me to make discoveries on my own. We work through perfectionism, practice expecting mistakes with a Show moregrowth mindset, and refocus on what I can control. Our sessions are not easy, but they continue to lead to meaningful, transformative growth. I’m deeply grateful for her steady presence in my life.

Isabel B • February 17, 2026

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About Nicole Ruston, MS, LMHC

I help professionals, entrepreneurs, creatives, and individuals navigate anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, relationship challenges, life transitions, and the demands of high-pressure lives. While many appear successful on the outside, they often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. I provide a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach tailored to your unique goals, drawing from CBT, ACT, trauma-informed care, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Together, we'll identify unhelpful patterns, build practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change. I believe therapy is most effective when built on trust, authenticity, and genuine connection. Whether you're seeking relief from anxiety, healing from past experiences, or greater clarity and balance, I offer a confidential, supportive space where you can grow with confidence. Secure telehealth is available throughout New York.

Services, Conditions and Procedures

ADHD

Anxiety

Codependency

Communication Issues

Coping Tools

Counseling

Depression

Individual Therapy

Life Coaching

Life Transitions

Mental Health Therapy

Men’s Issues

Multicultural Counseling

Personality Disorders

Psychoeducation

Psychology

Relationship Issues

Stress Management

Support

Talk Therapy

Telehealth

Trauma

Women's Issues

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy

Anger Management

Attachment Issues

Burnout

Co-Dependency

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Emotion-Focused Therapy

Family Conflict

Grief and Loss

Immigration

Impulse Control Disorders

Mood Disorders

PTSD

Parenting

Peer Relationships

Perfectionism

Racial Identity

Relational Issues

Relationships

Self Esteem

Self-Esteem

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Women’s Issues


Locations (3)

Ruston Therapy Florida

7901 4th St N
#34506
St Petersburg, FL, 33702

Ruston Therapy New York

418 Broadway
#7044
Albany, NY, 12207

Ruston Therapy Washington

4501 15th Ave S. Suite 102
Seattle, WA, 98108


More About Nicole Ruston, MS, LMHC

Practices

Ruston Therapy New York

Ruston Therapy Washington

Ruston Therapy Florida

Specialties

Insurance

  • AARP - UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company
  • AARP-UnitedHealthcare Ins Co
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Health Plan
  • Aetna Health Plans PPO
  • OptumHealth
  • UHIS-UnitedHealthcare Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare
  • United HealthCare Shared Services
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete
  • UnitedHealthCare Community
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare/Oxford
  • View all

NPI Number

1902369051

Provider's Gender

Female


Background and Education

Years practicing

10.0 years

Associations

  • Ruston Therapy Group

Reviews

5.0
1 Reviews

Nicole creates a space where I feel truly safe opening up. What I admire most is her ability to guide without directing, allowing me to make discoveries on my own. We work through perfectionism, practice expecting mistakes with a growth mindset, and refocus on what I can control. Our sessions are not easy, but they continue to lead to meaningful, transformative growth. I’m deeply grateful for her steady presence in my life.

Isabel B • February 17, 2026


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