Tierra Rushing, LCSW

Tierra Rushing is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship concerns. She offers a calm, compassionate space where clients can talk through obstacles and build practical skills. Tierra emphasizes a collaborative approach so people keep control of their goals while learning new tools.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. Tierra has six years of clinical experience across settings that included both long-term and brief interventions. Her work has involved adults and adolescents dealing with trauma, family conflict, mood concerns, and behavior challenges.

Tierra uses a mix of approaches chosen to match each person’s needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the person in the room.

In sessions she offers practical techniques, psychoeducation, and referral resources when extra support is needed. Tierra favors clear goals and measurable steps to track progress. She supports people working through parenting stress, compassion fatigue, career pressures, and life changes.

Jealousy is listed among Tierra’s focus areas and she addresses it alongside communication problems, control issues, and insecurity. People who want straightforward, goal-oriented help with emotional and relationship concerns may find her approach useful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the person seeking help. The therapist provides empathic listening, reflects what she hears, and helps clients identify their own next steps. This approach supports people who need emotional validation and clearer personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related challenges where practical tools can make daily life easier.

Finding the right approach often happens together. Tierra will discuss preferences, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. Then she and the client choose methods to try and adjust them as progress is made, keeping the client’s needs central to the plan.

Confirm current session formats before booking to learn which remote options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic. They also let people continue work on skills between appointments while keeping the focus on real-life situations.