Dr. Cheryl Rushing, LPC
Compassionate counselor who helps rebuild confidence
Details
| Name | Dr. Cheryl Rushing |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas, Georgia |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
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 offers calm, practical support and focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon.
She writes treatment plans with each person in mind. Her approach emphasizes narrative ideas - looking at the stories people tell about themselves and finding new, gentler ways to understand those stories. She also draws on acceptance and commitment work to help people notice hard thoughts and still move toward what matters.
Background and approach
Cognitive behavioral tools are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test out healthier habits. Sessions aim to be respectful and down-to-earth. Dr.
Rushing tailors conversations so they fit a person’s goals and day-to-day life. She helps people set small, realistic actions they can try between sessions. Over two decades she has supported clients through life changes and periods of low motivation.
Her style is patient and encouraging, focusing on practical progress rather than quick fixes. People who prefer a conversational, story-focused way of working may find this approach useful. Dr.
Rushing meets people where they are and helps them build more confidence and steadiness over time.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Anger management, Self esteem among the things Cheryl works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Cheryl among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Cheryl directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Cheryl directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and action-focused therapies work online
Dr. Rushing combines narrative approaches with acceptance and commitment strategies to help people change how they relate to their stories and priorities. Narrative work looks at the stories people tell about themselves and gently questions whether those stories still fit. This can help when past patterns keep showing up in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that reflect their values. That approach often helps with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test small behavior changes that lead to clearer results.Choosing a therapy approach is a team effort. The therapist will listen to your situation and try different strategies to see what fits. Goals, preferences, and practical needs guide which methods are emphasized, and adjustments are made as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and working through emotions. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and texting suit people who prefer writing or need more frequent brief support. These options let clients fit therapy into busy schedules and try different ways of working to see what helps most.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines narrative listening with practical tools. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, achievable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people on stress, mood, motivation, and related concerns.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and Georgia and is based in Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
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