Dr. Cheryl Rushing, LPC

Dr. Cheryl Rushing is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience who uses practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard and supported as they make changes in their lives.

Dr. Rushing tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She focuses on clear goals and simple steps that fit into everyday life. Sessions emphasize skills that can reduce overwhelm and build confidence over time.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different responses. Mindfulness and emotion-focused ideas are used when they fit a person’s goals.

People can expect a collaborative process. The therapist listens first, helps set realistic targets, and then practices skills together in session. Homework and short exercises are offered to reinforce new habits between meetings.

Dr. Rushing holds LPC credentials in Texas and Georgia and brings two decades of clinical experience to each appointment. She aims to empower people to move forward with greater calm, clarity, and self-trust.

Practical approaches for online therapy and real life change

Dr. Rushing uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress and anxiety, then practice small changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings, clarify values, and take meaningful action even when emotions are hard to sit with. Client-centered therapy provides a listening, nonjudgmental space where the person's priorities shape the work and pace of sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. Sessions can mix skill practice, values work, and reflective conversation until a good fit emerges.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for practice exercises and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day and use less bandwidth. Chat and messaging work well for brief check-ins, written exercises, or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options aim to make regular work on goals easier to maintain alongside everyday life.