
Lynn Ruffalo
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
The best of mental healthcare in one place. At Geode, we combine full-spectrum psychiatry and talk therapy to better meet changing patient needs.
I began working in the mental health field in 2009, drawn to advocating for individuals who often felt unheard and overlooked. Over the years, I’ve gained experience across a range of clinical settings, including adolescent and adult inpatient psychiatric units, inpatient addiction treatment, and psychiatric triage. These roles offered deep exposure to severe mental health and substance use challenges such as suicidality, psychosis, and trauma—experiences that continue to shape my empathetic, focused, and advocacy-centered approach to care. I specialize in treating mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, and substance use disorders. My approach is holistic, incorporating lifestyle elements like sleep, nutrition, and physical activity alongside evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and motivational interviewing. I tailor treatment to each individual’s needs and goals, working collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive space. My mission is to relieve symptoms, foster resilience, and support long-term emotional and mental well-being.
Practice hours (CDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Bipolar Disorder
- Drug Use
- Grief and Loss
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Panic
- Performance Anxiety
- Schizoaffective
- Schizophrenia, Schizophreniform and Brief Psychosis
- Substance Use
- Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
- Women's Issues
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
Location
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Cigna – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
APRN
209031409, Illinois
Education
Rush Medical College of Rush University
DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), 2023