Lucidity Health
Welcome to your health journey…
Meet Megan Rutherford
ARNP, PMHNP-BC
With 16 years of nursing experience, I understand that mental health care must be both compassionate and highly accessible.
My practice specializes in evidence-based medication management integrated within a supportive therapeutic framework. While pharmacotherapy is my primary focus, I am committed to clinical integrity; if medication is not indicated, I will facilitate a connection to the appropriate therapeutic resources to ensure your needs are met.
Having worked across a broad clinical spectrum, I approach every individual with empathy and a respect for their unique trajectory. I believe that personal narratives shaped by trauma or cognitive distortions do not define one's identity.
Together, we will work to deconstruct limiting beliefs and uncover your inherent strengths. My objective is to help you cultivate the self-compassion and resilience necessary to authentically embrace every part of your journey.
What’s a PMHNP?
Primary Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Primary mental health nurse practitioners are advanced practice registered nurses who focus on the mental health needs of patients, providing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of mental health conditions.
They can prescribe psychiatric medication like a medical doctor. As primary healthcare providers, they often collaborate with other healthcare professionals, helping ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care.
Specializing in
Anxiety
Depression
ADHD
Bipolar Disorder
Disordered Eating
OCD
Chronic Pain
My practice is accepting of everyone.
This is a safe space where you can be who you are.
I strive to create a safe and affirming space for everyone. This means we actively celebrate members of the LGBTQIA+ community, practice through a Health at Every Size (HAES) lens, and provide dedicated, respectful care to Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.
Payment & Insurance
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Insurance rates are previously negotiated and different for every company. Please contact them for a complete list.
Private pay: Intake $300
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Variable by insurance company.
30-min follow up visit $150
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Sliding scale available. Contact me for more information
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Currently accepting:
Premera Blue Cross WA
Cigna
Aetna
Ambetter
Regence BlueShield of Washington
Blue Cross/Blue Shield
BC/BS of Massachusetts
Optum
Oscar Health
First Health
Kaiser PPO
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Superbills available if you have out-of-network benefits. These are receipts showing you’ve paid for a session and would like to be reimbursed. Not all insurance plans have out of network benefits.
If you are unsure what your benefits are, please contact your insurance company by calling the back of the card.
Hours of Operation
Monday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Schedule your intake appointment today.
Interested in working together?
Contact Me.
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Lucidity means
The word "lucidity" evokes a sense of clarity and sharpness, both in thought and perception.
It suggests a moment of mental or emotional transparency where everything seems to fall into place, and one can see or understand things with heightened awareness. Lucidity feels like a state free from confusion or fog, whether it's in the context of thinking clearly or in dreaming vividly. It also hints at a kind of peacefulness that comes with seeing things as they truly are, unobstructed by illusions or distractions.
In a deeper sense, lucidity can feel like a moment of truth—an insight into oneself or the world where complexities dissolve, and simplicity shines through.
You are not alone on this journey, and together, we can explore a path to healing that truly honors who you are.
Let’s begin by understanding and embracing the person within, recognizing that lasting change comes through acceptance. We’ll work together to determine the right combination of diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes that fit your needs, and if necessary, explore whether medication could be helpful option. Through this holistic and compassionate approach, you can create the foundation for lasting well-being and self-love.