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Tracy Rugg

Virtual

2 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In Illinois
+ 1 other state

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Tracy

Hello and welcome. I am of the Christian faith, and my practice is rooted in Christian principles. I have worked in the field of social work at the Bachelor's level for 25 years, including case management for at-risk youth, CPS investigations and medical social work. I incorporate CBT techniques in my practice and assist clients with working to reframe the negative thought patterns they have about themselves to be more focused on positive thinking patterns. We will work together to recognize triggers/barriers to successful living and then learn to effectively reframe these in order to become a healthier version of yourself.

I want all my clients to know they are welcome, safe, and free from judgment.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Instructive
  • Calming
  • Engaging
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • Geriatric clients
  • Parents
  • Blended families
  • Students

Approach

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused
  • Strengths-Based

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Wisconsin and Illinois residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy old movies, working outside on house projects and cooking.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#149027141 • Illinois • LCSW

Education

BSW - Bachelor's of Social Work, Middle Tennessee State University LCSW - Master's of Science in Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Tracy Rugg accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Prime Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Oscar IL. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Tracy Rugg is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Tracy is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and Illinois, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Tracy’s Illinois license number is 149027141, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Tracy Rugg has been practicing therapy for 2 years. Tracy’s education and training include BSW - Bachelor's of Social Work, Middle Tennessee State University; LCSW - Master's of Science in Social Work, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky. Over that time, Tracy has worked closely with Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students.

Tracy Rugg works with Geriatric clients, Parents, Blended families, and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Panic, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Tracy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Tracy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Tracy Rugg draws on Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Tracy’s style is authentic, instructive, calming, engaging, and warm. In Tracy’s words: “I want all my clients to know they are welcome, safe, and free from judgment.”

Tracy Rugg offers therapy in English. Tracy identifies as White.

Tracy Rugg offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Tracy is licensed in Wisconsin and Illinois, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Tracy Rugg is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Tracy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Tracy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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