Thrive for the People, PLLC

04/22/2026

We are excited to introduce Laurin Rusch, LMHC, the newest member of the Thrive for the People team! Laurin is a seasoned individual, teen and couples therapist. She specializes in marriage, divorce, polyamory/non-monogamy, identity struggles, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ matters, pregnancy, parenting, co-parenting, relationship challenges, and blended families.

Schedule a call to get started using the link in our bio.

04/21/2026

Anticipatory anxiety does not have to hold you back from living your life. Read our latest blog post to learn more about the signs of anticipatory anxiety and effective strategies to cope. Find freedom and ease with evidence-based strategies for your mental health.

04/20/2026

If you’re ready for something deeper than coping strategies or surface-level fixes, we invite you to take the next step. Schedule a call today and begin the kind of work that creates lasting change.

In individual therapy, we go beyond insight and into real change. Together, we look at the patterns driving your perfectionism, people-pleasing, and burnout.

For couples, the stakes are high. Maybe conflict escalates quickly, and neither of you feels fully seen or understood. Our work is grounded in research-backed approaches that help you break these cycles, rebuild trust, and create a relationship that feels secure, honest, and alive.

04/10/2026

We had such a wonderful time at the Group Practice Job Fair today. It was a pleasure connecting with so many thoughtful and passionate therapists and hearing about the work they feel called to do. The energy in the room was inspiring.

We have openings for fully licensed and associate therapists as well as a Client Care Coordinator. Learn more using the link in our bio.

01/24/2026

Winter can make even the most driven people feel foggy, unmotivated, and behind.

In our latest blog post, we explore how Seasonal Affective Disorder impacts motivation and focus—and why this isn’t a personal failure or lack of discipline. It’s your nervous system responding to less light, more stress, and real biological shifts.

Healing starts with understanding and self-compassion, not pushing harder.

Read the full post on the blog using the link in our bio.

12/31/2025

Family dynamics have a way of pulling us back into old roles such as the people pleaser, the peacekeeper, or the strong one. Our newest blog post offers effective strategies to set healthy boundaries with family so that you can create connections and memories without abandoning yourself.

Read the full blog post using the link in our bio.

12/06/2025

This month’s newsletter explores what it actually means to release the illusion of control, practice surrender, and allow space for relief, freedom, and trust.

Letting go of control is not passive acceptance, but an active, empowered choice to stop fighting battles that exhaust us.

Read more using the link in our bio.

11/26/2025

Read our latest blog post: Managing Uncertainty: 6 Strategies to Shift Into “What’s Possible”
by guest author Brieanne Yuchasz, Neurodivergent Career Coach

Uncertainty touches all of us, especially high-achieving, driven professionals who are used to having a plan. In this post, Brieanne breaks down practical, evidence-informed strategies to help you move from overwhelm into clarity, agency, and possibility.

Read the full post on our website or use the link in our bio

09/09/2025

We often think of depression as sadness, heaviness, or withdrawal. Anger is one of the overlooked signs. If you notice resentments turned inward, frustrations unexpressed, energy with nowhere to go, you might be depressed.

In our newest blog, Geoffrey Thomas, LMHC, invites us to consider how anger is woven into the experience of depression, and what it means to acknowledge it with compassion.

Read the full blog post using the link in our bio.

09/05/2025

You may have noticed that when you feel anxious, it becomes harder to focus, remember details, or juggle multiple tasks. Research suggests that there is a real connection between anxiety and how our working memory functions.

Curious about what the science says and what it means for you? Read the full post now. Link in our bio.

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

We’re growing! Thrive for the People is excited to announce a new opening for a licensed therapist who specializes in trauma and couples therapy.

We’re looking for someone who is deeply committed to depth-oriented, relational work and wants to join a supportive, growth-minded team. If you’re passionate about helping clients heal, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change, this may be the right fit for you.

See the full job description and apply using the link in our bio.