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
acute stress disorder
childhood trauma victims
cognitive processing therapy
complex trauma
domestic abuse
domestic violence abuse counseling
eye movement desensitization and reprocessing
group psychotherapy
group therapy
post traumatic stress disorder
psychological trauma
sexual abuse counseling
sexual abuse survivor counseling
transgender care
trauma
trauma and abuse psychology
trauma focused psychotherapy
trauma informed care
cognitive behavioral therapy
cyclothymic disorder
dual diagnosis
generalized anxiety disorder
psychosomatic disorders
social anxiety disorder
suicidal ideation
Credentials
Education
Loyola University Maryland
Internship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
Fellowship
AGH-WPH Medical Education Consortium Internships, Residencies, Fellowships
LGBTQIA+ Affiliate
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