Shauntis Bussey

So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me. Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag. But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty. This is the point where you don’t need another cardigan-wrapped therapist who’s going to nod and let you fill the silence. You need someone who will get to the heart of things quickly, challenge you when it matters, and give you something you might not have right now: a soft place to land.

My approach is warm, direct (with a dash of humor), and built around what moves the needle for you. I draw from Solution-Focused, Feminist, Systemic therapy. I don't do vague. I work with what's in the room, ask the questions that need to be asked, and help you connect the dots between your patterns, your identity, and the life you're trying to build. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and racially aware, because identity is always part of the work, and I won't pretend otherwise.

The first session is a real conversation. I'll ask what brought you here, what you've tried before, and what you want to actually feel different about your life. I'll probably push a little sooner than you expect, because I don't want to waste your time or your money on sessions that just scratch the surface. By the end of the first session, you'll have a real sense of whether Therapeutic Rebel is the right fit. Reach out and let's talk.