Wendy Rurak is a seasoned mental health professional with a heart for those who’ve faced some of life’s greatest challenges. She has worked with nearly every client population, including veterans, inmates, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and individuals struggling with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. With specialized experience in trauma and crisis intervention, she has also provided therapeutic support to individuals convicted of sexual offenses, those navigating substance use recovery, and people involved in the criminal justice system. Wendy’s approach is rooted in empathy and respect, meeting clients where they are and walking beside them as they reclaim their lives.

Wendy Rurak is a seasoned mental health professional with a heart for those who’ve faced some of life’s greatest challenges. She has worked with nearly every client population, including veterans, inmates, survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, and individuals struggling with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders. With specialized experience in trauma and crisis intervention, she has also provided therapeutic support to individuals convicted of sexual offenses, those navigating substance use recovery, and people involved in the criminal justice system. Wendy’s approach is rooted in empathy and respect, meeting clients where they are and walking beside them as they reclaim their lives.

In addition to her clinical work, Wendy is a passionate homesteader who finds peace on her small farm, caring for animals and tending to her garden. She believes in the restorative power of nature, connection, and honest work, and she brings this same philosophy to therapy—grounded, nurturing, and hopeful. Whether supporting a veteran through trauma recovery or guiding a young adult toward stability, Wendy shows up with authenticity and a belief that healing is not only possible—it is sacred work.