Tierra Rushing

Tierra Rushing, LCSW, helps people facing big life shifts and day-to-day stress. She offers a calm, compassionate space for adults and adolescents to talk through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and the frustration that comes with change. Tierra emphasizes practical steps people can use right away while honoring each person’s own strengths.

She draws on six years of clinical experience in a range of settings. Tierra earned a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Central Florida in 2014, then completed a Master of Social Work at Florida Atlantic University in 2015 through the Advanced Standing Program. That background includes work with people managing mood disorders, panic, co-occurring concerns, and life transitions.

In sessions she combines straightforward skills with reflective conversation. Techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing are used alongside mindfulness and client-centered methods. Tierra focuses on small, manageable changes such as thought reframing, grounding practices, and clearer communication habits.

She also addresses practical needs like referrals and education when clients need outside resources. Her approach aims to help people build routines, set reachable goals, and regain a sense of direction after a setback.

Tierra encourages collaboration; she helps clients figure out which tools fit their life. The work is paced to each person’s comfort, with an emphasis on usable strategies for coping with life changes and restoring balance.

How Tierra uses evidence-based approaches online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of change and decide next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical tools to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and managing stress related to life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy brings simple, present-moment practices that reduce rumination and help with emotional regulation. These practices pair well with skills-based work like CBT.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Tierra will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, and then tailor a plan that fits those needs. This is a collaborative process that can shift as progress is made.

For online therapy logistics, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people practice skills between sessions in the context of their real lives. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote sessions so progress can continue outside the appointment time.