Kathleen Rushing, LPC

Kathleen Rushing is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 19 years of clinical experience helping individuals, families, and couples navigate emotional and relational challenges. She earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Houston-Victoria in 2004 and brings a grounded, hopeful perspective to therapeutic work. Kathleen emphasizes the resilience of the human spirit and supports clients in finding greater balance and structure in daily life.

In sessions she is attentive, caring, and non-judgmental, working with established, research-informed approaches to address mental health concerns. She frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical form of talk therapy that helps people recognize and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete coping skills. Clients work with her to explore thoughts and feelings, set clear therapeutic goals, and practice strategies to manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Kathleen focuses on collaborative treatment planning, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals while offering steady support through change. Her style blends compassion with structure, aimed at helping clients achieve measurable progress and improved day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Kathleen commonly integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their values, emotions, and goals - this approach can be helpful for improving self-esteem, navigating life transitions, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors; it is often effective for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and problem-solving in daily life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the healing process, and Kathleen approaches that choice collaboratively. She will discuss options with each client, consider their goals and preferences, and adapt techniques over time so the treatment plan fits the person and the presenting issues.

Online therapy with Kathleen is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities, while allowing clients to engage in therapy from locations that work best for them.