Kari Rusnak, LPC, CMHC, BC-TMH

Certified Gottman Therapist and Contributor

Kari Rusnak manages her telehealth private practice and is currently licensed in Mississippi, Colorado, and Utah. Kari is a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider and trained in EMDR. She is a Certified Gottman Therapist and her practice focuses on LGBTQ+, those in open/poly relationships, chronic pain, and sexual health. Visit her website at www.karirusnakcounseling.com.

Kari's Posts

Parents Everywhere Are Tired: The truth about parenting fatigue

Kari Rusnak

Parenting fatigue is an all too common experience that can cause negative health symptoms and a drop in relationship satisfaction. ...

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Perpetual Problems Around Finances

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Flooding and Conflict Avoidance

Kari Rusnak

A good relationship includes having fights. ...

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Stonewalling vs The Silent Treatment: Are They The Same?

Kari Rusnak

What’s the difference between stonewalling and the silent treatment? ...

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Self-Care for Therapists: Avoiding Holiday Burnout

Kari Rusnak

These self-care tips can help therapists avoid burnout and thrive during the holiday season. ...

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How to Handle Unsupportive Family as an LGBTQ Couple

Kari Rusnak

While you can’t control N unsupportive family, you can make sure your relationship doesn’t break because of it. ...

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How To Feel Comfortable Expressing Sexual Desires With Your Partner

Kari Rusnak

Do you hate talking about sex? Here’s how to open up. ...

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The Six Second Kiss

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How long do you share a kiss with your partner? ...

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Infidelity in LGBTQ+ Relationships: How to Heal the Hurt

Kari Rusnak

Take the necessary steps to heal from an affair. ...

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Does Flooding Play a Role in Your Perpetual Conflict?

Kari Rusnak

Is your fight-or-flight response keeping you stuck in an unhealthy cycle of conflict? ...

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How You Can Improve Your Relationship with Exercise

Kari Rusnak

Couples that work out together can stay together because they now have a ritual of connection that creates shared meaning. ...

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The Magic Ratio: The Key to Relationship Satisfaction

Kari Rusnak

Learn about the 5:1 ratio that will change the way you look at conflict and have you accentuating the positive over ...

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How to Navigate Social Media as a Couple

Kari Rusnak

Digital boundaries are the lines drawn around healthy and unhealthy use of social media. ...

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Talking to Your Partner about Sex When You Suffer from Chronic Pain

Kari Rusnak

When sex hurts, communication is key. ...

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