Dustin Ruttenberg LICSW

(He/Him)

Accepting Clients

Hello! My name is Dustin Ruttenberg, and I am a biracial, Black-identifying Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Seattle.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Washington

Services

  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I often work with clients experiencing challenges in their daily functioning who want to develop clarity in their situation and make efforts toward change. I utilize many tools in my collaborative work based on my personal and professional experiences that have helped shape my understanding of individual identity, resilience, and the unique challenges people face in navigating their lives.

My Background and Approach

I’ve been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Washington since 2024, and have worked as a social worker in New Orleans and Seattle since 2016. My approach is relational, conversational, and process-oriented. I support clients in working through stress, interpersonal challenges, and past trauma, while helping them strengthen self-esteem and broaden their perspective.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe strongly in the healing power of community. While personal time is important, a sense of connection, whether at work, in play, or through creative pursuits can be a powerful force in maintaining our mental health. Outside of my clinical work, I stay active in local groups around the metro area, from art to sports to other shared interests. I bring this perspective into my practice by helping clients explore and build routines and social connections that align with their own values and interests.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Narrative Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Burnout Relationship Issues Self-Esteem

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Racial Identity
  • Teen Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LICSW, State of Washington · #LW61363001
Years in practice
10 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Premera Blue Cross

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Multifaith

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Dustin