Connie Gilbert Rust(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Rhode Island
ADHD-Autism spectrum disorder-Chronic pain-Learning disabilities- Stress management- Trauma-
Connie Gilbert Rust
(She/Her/Hers)
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Professional statement
As Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and MBA, Connie (she/her) brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and organizational leadership developed across healthcare, corporate, non-profit, employment, and government agency settings. Her commitment to serving neurodivergent, disabled, and chronically ill individuals and their families is both professional and deeply personal, rooted in her own family and community connections that have shaped her understanding of the challenges faced at every life stage.
Connie is passionate about supporting you across all intersections of identity, recognizing how disability intersects with race, culture, socioeconomic status, and other factors that can create both barriers and strengths. Her practice centers on honoring each person's whole experience while advocating for accessible, affirming care that meets people where they are.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 4 years
University of Houston, MBA, 2022
University of Houston, MSW, 2022
Licensure
Rhode Island: CSW04061Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Autism spectrum disorder - Support understanding the diagnosis and related challenges and strengths; skill-building in areas of daily routine, transitions, coping with overwhelming sensory experiences, social skills, and emotion identification and regulation
Chronic pain - Managing the biological, psychological, and emotional aspects of pain
Learning disabilities - Developing strategies for successful learning specific to one’s unique strengths and challenges
Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island BCBS RI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$130 (60min)
- Sliding scale:$110 - $130
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
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