About Cheryl
Dr. Cheryl Rushing is a licensed professional counselor with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with individuals facing life changes and moments when motivation or confidence feel low.
Her approach is respectful and compassionate, meeting people where they are and adapting to their needs. Dr. Rushing blends practical strategies with supportive conversation.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
How Cheryl works
Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She uses client-centered principles to keep the conversation focused on the person in front of her. That means listening closely and tailoring the plan to each person's goals.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy informs her work when feelings and relationship patterns are central to the concern. Sessions aim to be straightforward and action-oriented. People often leave with clear ideas to try between meetings and ways to measure small progress.
The therapist offers practical tools for coping with everyday stress and for building steady confidence. Dr. Rushing holds Licensed Professional Counselor credentials in Texas and Georgia.
She provides services in English and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
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What Cheryl works with
The areas below are the ones Cheryl selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
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Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Texas |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then taking steps that match your values. It can help when worry or low mood get in the way of living the way you want. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers specific techniques for changing patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the client's experience and priorities, with the therapist offering listening and reflection to help clarify goals and choices.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss different methods and recommend what may fit best based on your goals, preferences, and how you respond in early sessions. Adjustments are made as needed so the approach stays useful and relevant.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you see facial cues and work through exercises together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging provide another way to check in between meetings or to fit support into a busy day. These options make it easier to schedule regular work on goals from different locations and routines.
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