Shaunna Rushing (she/her)

I believe our early attachments create the framework for how we give and receive love and connection. Exploring these intricacies helps us to understand how we show up in relation to others, and ultimately helps us get what we need in our relationships.

Many times we find ourselves stuck repeating the same arguments in our relationships, leaving us feeling angry & disconnected. What we really want is to know is that our person really hears us and gets it. In therapy, we'll examine these cycles to uncover where you’re getting stuck, explore what you want & need to feel seen & known. You'll develop the confidence in your ability to use your voice to express your needs & create the fulfilling relationships you need.

My education, nonprofit work, professional, & personal experience allow me to have a deep understanding of the unique perspectives of women of all ages, & refines my ability to provide precise treatment & support for the overall mental well being of women. I prioritize creating a sense of safety & trust in therapy that offers women the experience of being heard & validated, increasing self worth, & building confidence that empowers her to use her voice to execute the change she needs & wants.

A big piece of our work in therapy will be examining how you feel in your relationships. We all have a deep desire to be known and understood, yet sometimes we get stuck repeating the same patterns that keep us from being truly seen, heard, and known. In our work together, we'll learn about these patterns and come to understand them with compassion for how they developed in the first place. In doing so, you'll be able to let go of patterns & fears keeping you from what you want the most.

We don't examine the past with the intent to stay there, but to understand the early encoded blueprint for how we operate in relationships today. Our work will help you gain clarity by noticing the blueprint's patterns & cycles, which will offer you language to better understand and articulate what you’re needing & experiencing. Ultimately, our work together will help you develop perspective, increase sense of self worth, and build confidence in your ability to elicit change.

Incorporating an understanding of our nervous system is crucial to comprehensive healing. Trauma can manifest physically in our body and emotionally in how we see ourselves, and how we show up in our relationships. In my approach, I integrate basic neuropsychology principles and somatic regulation techniques to provide an understand of why & how our body responds to trauma or perceived threat in relationships.

A big piece of our work in therapy will be examining how you feel in your relationships. We all have a deep desire to be known and understood, yet sometimes we get stuck repeating the same patterns that keep us from being truly seen, heard, and known. In our work together, we'll learn about these patterns and come to understand them with compassion for how they developed in the first place. In doing so, you'll be able to let go of patterns & fears keeping you from what you want the most.

Motherhood is a massive transition that impacts all areas of your life. From questioning your identity, navigating relationship dynamics, feeling overstimulated & exhausted from the relentless demands, to battling anger, guilt, or sadness, and wondering why you can’t just “get it right. Mothers need a village too & therapy can be part of that. I have training in perinatal mood disorders and specialize in helping women integrate all parts of themselves after any experience with motherhood.