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Christopher Rushton, LCSW(He/Him/His)

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
ConnecticutNew JerseyNew York
Trauma- Anxiety - Career counseling- Couples counseling- Depression-

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Professional statement

Psychotherapy and Life Coaching for individuals and couples residing in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Note: The best way to schedule an appointment is by googling Crush at Headway.

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Psychotherapy and Life Coaching for individuals and couples residing in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.

Identity After Impact.

It's what you do with it...after.

Sometimes you have to go back...before you can reach tomorrow.

A Crisis Counselor for FEMA after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, I trained at Columbia University and as a forensic social worker I spent 15 years on Rikers Island. I also landed at Bedford Correctional Facility for Women, and eventually they let me out.

I blend Adlerian and Jungian psychology, EMDR, and experiential living and learning. I try to help people decode the symbolic architecture of their identity - working at the intersection of Early Recollections (Adler) and EMDR (Shapiro) - where childhood experiences and trauma meet - and identity reemerges. This is therapy that's symbolic, strategic, and grounded in lived experience.

Crush is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. United Health Care, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Quest in NJ CT and NY.

For more information, write to Crush directly.


Message to clients

Working on Rikers, after 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy, training at Columbia University, and my own personal tragedies have prepared me for this.

I do not have all the answers. You, on the other hand, likely hold the keys that you'll need to open the door.

Together, let’s find those keys, and let’s open the door.

If you want a therapist who’s unafraid to go deep to discover who you’re becoming, I'm here.

Crush is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. United Health Care, Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Quest HC.

For more information, write to Crush directly.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 19 years

Rikers Island - Physician Affiliate Group of New York, Mental Health Clinician, 2008 - 2023
DOCC - Bedford Hills CF for Women, Social Worker, 2019 - 2021
FEMA, Crisis Counselor, 2000 - 2004

Columbia University School of Social Work, MSW, 2007
Brooklyn College, MFA - Directing, 1996
Villanova University, MA - Theater, 1985
Hampshire College, BA - Theater Production, 1980

Licensure

Connecticut: 15208 - New Jersey: 44SC06131100 - New York: 086445

Languages

English

Specialties

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

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Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (in-network in CT, NY)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Carelon (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Cigna (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in CT)
  • Medicare (in-network in NY)
  • Medicare (through United Health) (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Optum (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • Oxford Health Plans (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • UMR (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in CT, NJ, NY)

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$200 (53min)
  • Sliding scale:$25 - $200
  • Couples sessions:$200 (53min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Book a Free Initial Consultation

The practice will call you for a free 10 minute phone call to discuss your needs and ensure a match!

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