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Kathleen Rushing

Kathleen Rushing, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 19+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for clear thinking

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  • Stress and anxiety focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal oriented work

About Kathleen

Kathleen Rushing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She approaches sessions with care and a nonjudgmental attitude. Her style is practical and focused on finding clearer thinking and daily balance. Parents reading this will find straightforward language and a calm presence in her work.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Houston–Victoria in 2004. Kathleen has extensive experience in counseling and has held a school counseling role for many years. Over nearly two decades she has supported people facing grief, depression, relationship strain, workplace issues, and life transitions.

Her main methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior, and client-centered techniques that emphasize empathy and listening. She also uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people build practical coping steps and short-term goals.

In sessions she typically helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns, set achievable goals, and practice skills for everyday situations. She works with concerns like parenting stress, compassion fatigue, self-esteem, ADHD-related struggles, and career questions. The work is collaborative and aimed at clearer thinking and more manageable routines.

People who choose Kathleen can expect a grounded, experience-based approach. She emphasizes real-world strategies over jargon. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsImpulsivityLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and empathy. The therapist provides a supportive space and follows the client’s lead to understand what matters most. This approach helps when people need acceptance while they talk through stress and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses short exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and replace it with clearer, more useful alternatives. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with daily pressures.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels most useful. This collaborative process helps match methods to individual needs and preferences.

Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes consistent weekly work more practical for people juggling parenting, work, or other commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathleen address?

She works with stress and anxiety and related issues such as depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, and workplace problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and attentive with a focus on practical steps. She combines talking therapy with exercises to change unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

Kathleen has 19 years of experience in counseling roles, including many years working in school counseling and clinical practice.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Texas.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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