Dr. Cheryl Rushing

Dr. Cheryl Rushing is a Licensed Professional Counselor who works with people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She has 20 years of professional experience and aims to provide respectful, compassionate care. She frames therapy as a partnership and supports people taking their first steps toward change.

Her approach is flexible and based on what each person needs. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. In sessions she listens first, then tailors conversations and strategies to fit everyday life.

She focuses on practical ways to reduce overwhelm and increase motivation. That might mean learning new coping skills for anxiety, practicing gentle mindfulness to steady mood, or working on thoughts that lower confidence. She also helps people manage anger in ways that feel safer and more effective.

Dr. Rushing emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental space. She partners with people to set realistic goals and build small habits that add up. Over time those steps aim to make daily life feel more manageable and more meaningful.

Her licensure includes Texas and Georgia LPC credentials. Sessions and planning reflect the individual’s needs, and she adjusts the pace as progress is made.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that match personal values. It helps when stress or life changes make decisions feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and building confidence. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the person’s lead and reflects what matters most to them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Rushing uses these methods collaboratively, adjusting techniques to match goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She will talk through options and try strategies together to see what fits.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring examples from home into sessions. Talk with the therapist about timing, session length, and what will help these sessions work in everyday life.