Ruslana Menasce, LPC, LCPC, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Provides therapy for children and adolescents, with a focus on emotional, behavioral, and developmental concerns. Services available in English and Ukrainian.
About Ruslana
Ruslana works with children, adolescents, and families who are looking for support around emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Families often come to her when their child is struggling with emotions, behavior, or transitions, and they are looking for guidance and support. Through therapy, she helps children better understand their emotions, build coping strategies, and develop skills to navigate daily life more effectively.
Ruslana provides supportive, goal-oriented therapy using a variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and family systems interventions. Fluent in both English and Ukrainian, she works collaboratively with children and families to help build skills, strengthen relationships, and create lasting change.
Her approach is supportive and collaborative, with a focus on helping children feel understood while building confidence and practical skills. Therapy with Ruslana is grounded in honesty, realistic goals, and a little humor along the way.
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Anxiety, depression, and anger management
- Trauma and life adjustment challenges
- Family dynamics, parenting stress, and relationship concerns
15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Providing collaborative, goal-oriented therapy using CBT, DBT, and family systems interventions to help clients build skills and create lasting change.
What Working Together Looks Like
Ruslana’s work is supportive, collaborative, and focused on helping children better understand and manage their emotions.
She creates a safe and structured environment where children can express themselves, build coping skills, and develop more effective ways to navigate challenges. Her work often includes collaboration with families to support consistency and progress outside of sessions.
Using evidence-based and family-centered approaches, Ruslana helps children and families strengthen communication, build emotional resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence. Children and families leave with a stronger understanding of emotional patterns, improved coping strategies, and greater confidence moving forward.
Education & Credentials
LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor)
LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Clinically Licensed in Illinois, Florida, and South Carolina
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If you’re looking for support around your child’s emotional or behavioral needs, getting started is the next step.