- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Tierra
Tierra Rushing is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people navigate parenting stress and related life challenges. She focuses on practical steps parents can take to manage anxiety, mood shifts, and family tension. Tierra aims to create a calm, supportive space where people can make changes that fit their lives.
She uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to break down overwhelming problems into manageable actions. Mindfulness practices are woven into sessions to help clients notice difficult feelings without getting swept away by them.
Background and approach
Motivational interviewing is used to clarify goals and boost momentum when change feels hard. Tierra draws on six years of clinical experience across several settings in Florida. That background includes short-term and longer-term work with adults and adolescents facing depression, trauma, grief, and stress.
Her training includes a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Central Florida and a Master of Social Work from Florida Atlantic University. Sessions focus on what parents want to change right now. Tierra offers practical skill building like communication strategies, emotion regulation techniques, and problem-solving steps.
She also provides psychoeducation and referrals when additional resources could help. Her approach balances clear guidance with respect for each person's strengths. Tierra helps people identify what matters to them, set achievable goals, and build skills to reach those goals over time.
What Tierra works with
Everything Tierra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Tierra helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Tierra lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online parenting support
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective, then working from their priorities to set goals and make changes; it helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort through parenting concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses step-by-step techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, mood problems, and parenting routines. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and manage stress in the moment, helping parents respond rather than react.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tierra collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and daily life. That might mean trying a CBT skill for a few weeks, then adding mindfulness or client-centered conversations based on progress and preference.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice communication skills together. Phone sessions can be a shorter check-in or an easier option when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick support, steps between sessions, or for people who prefer written reflection. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules and to continue care from different locations.
Questions people ask about Tierra
What concerns does Tierra commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, grief, trauma and related mood concerns.
What is Tierra’s therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear tools and short-term strategies alongside reflective conversations.
What experience does she bring?
Tierra has six years of clinical experience working in varied settings with adults and adolescents on mood, trauma, and family-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs.
How is cost structured?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Tierra?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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