Dr. Rushton is a licensed psychologist who helps patients cope with traumatic stress, enhances resilience, encourages post-traumatic growth, and promotes well-being by integrating a collaborative, strength-based approach with evidence-based practices. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR). She emphasizes cultural sensitivity in the therapeutic relationship. Her clinical interests include trauma therapy, complex trauma, culturally sensitive treatments, LGBTQ health care, and expressive therapies. Dr. Rushton earned her doctoral degree in clinical psychology from Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore, Maryland. She completed a residency and Postdoctoral Fellowship at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She sees patients ages 8 and older and specializes in adolescents and young adults.
Age Groups Seen
Adult, Older Adult
Languages Spoken*
English
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Expertise
transgender care
post traumatic stress disorder
cyclothymic disorder
complex trauma
acute stress disorder
affirmative psychotherapy
psychosexual education
self-acceptance
social transition
coming out
youth suicide prevention
suicide prevention
gender identity
asexual mental health
intersex mental health
transgender mental health
bisexual mental health
lgbtq+ mental health
social support
mindfulness based stress reduction
stress management therapy
stress counseling
mood disorder and substance abuse
face lift
dental phobics
Credentials
Fellowship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
Internship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
Medical School
Loyola University Maryland
LGBTQIA+ Affiliate
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