Ryne Rush, Licensed Social Worker

Therapist - Life Balance Counseling Peoria, PLLC

Life Balance is excited to welcome Ryne to the team! Ryne fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning his Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Kentucky, officially becoming a Wildcat graduate. As a Licensed Social Worker, he specializes in trauma and addiction, bringing both heart and clinical expertise to every session.

Ryne combines lived experience with professional training in social work, community mental health, trauma treatment, and addiction recovery. He provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care, drawing from a range of approaches to meet each client where they are.

Therapeutic Approaches:

- Cognitive Schema Therapy

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

- Attachment Theory

- Trauma-Informed Care

Ryne helps clients process trauma, manage anxiety and depression, and develop the kind of resilience that supports long-term healing and growth.

Areas of Focus:

- Trauma, including sexual trauma

- Personality disorders

- Borderline Personality Disorder (using Dialectical Behavior Therapy / DBT)

- Schema Therapy

- Attachment issues

- Addiction and recovery

- Depression, anxiety, and mood disorders

Niches & Specialties:

  • Trauma— with specialized focus on sexual trauma

  • Personality Disorders — including comprehensive treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) — Evidence-based skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness

  • Schema Therapy — addressing long-standing patterns rooted in early life experiences

  • Attachment Issues — exploring how early relationships shape current connections

  • Couples Therapy — helping partners rebuild trust, deepen connection, and navigate conflict together

  • Sports Psychology — supporting athletes with performance anxiety, mental focus, motivation, identity, and the pressures of competition

Insurance & Availability:

As a Licensed Social Worker, Ryne is credentialed with most major insurance providers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, and Aetna. He has immediate availability for both in-person and virtual sessions and is ready to join you on your healing journey.

Call the office today at (309) 296-0078 to schedule your first appointment. If you'd prefer, you can set up a FREE 15-minute consultation with Ryne first, so you can both make sure you're a good fit before moving forward.

You don't have to do this alone—Ryne is ready when you are.

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