LPC, 12 years of experience
You are seeking a results-driven approach that empowers you to take meaningful action and achieve relief quickly. Together, we’ll develop strategies to help you transition from feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and hopeless to becoming calmer, organized, efficient, and self-aware. Having personally faced challenges such as divorce, high stress, and feeling overburdened, I bring a relatable and grounded perspective to my practice. This firsthand experience enables me to create a safe and supportive environment where women feel comfortable being vulnerable and, most importantly, authentic.
Our first session will consist of a brief introduction. We will complete a simple assessment and explore the reasons you are seeking counseling at this time. We will explore what your goals are and what you hope to gain from our time working together. The initial session is also a great time for you to ask me any questions about the counseling process,
One of my core strengths is empowering clients to take charge of their lives. I offer guidance in building positive coping skills and healthier ways to manage emotional responses in various situations. I’m skilled at helping clients handle daily challenges that can lead to stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Additionally, I specialize in supporting clients as they set and maintain strong boundaries across different areas of life—whether with family, friends, work, parenting, or romantic relationships.
Women who are ready to take meaningful steps toward managing stress and overcoming feelings of overwhelm that arise from life’s challenges, including family, relationships, and career are best suited to work with me. Many of my clients are navigating divorce, complex breakups, recent separations, or rebuilding their lives from within. I also specialize in supporting women coping with grief and loss following the end of a relationship, helping them find healing and renewal.
Integrating Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) into my practice involves creating a positive and optimistic environment where you are motivated to identify your strengths and develop your own solutions. This approach aims to build your sense of empowerment and self-assurance as you strive to reach your goals and bring about positive changes in your life.
Supportive therapy is a therapeutic approach designed to offer emotional support, encouragement, and understanding to individuals dealing with various challenges, stressors, or life difficulties. In my practice, I emphasize building a strong therapeutic alliance, validating clients' experiences, and providing practical assistance. This approach is versatile and can be integrated into various therapeutic modalities to address each client's unique needs. By incorporating supportive therapy, I create a compassionate and supportive environment that fosters personal growth and healing.
8 ratings with written reviews
July 2, 2025
Stephanie is authenic and very real. I love how she reassures how I am feeling and gives me practical steps to follow. I love the fact that she understands my needs and thoughts as an African American woman
May 28, 2025
I came to Stephanie Rush because I am going through a very difficult divorce and in our first session she made me feel very comfortable and at ease. It was very easy talking to her and the time went by so quickly. I can't wait until my next appointment.
April 9, 2025
I think it set a proper foundation for our future appts. I read through the plan and look forward to working to better myself.