Therapist profile
Susan Russell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- CBT and ACT methods
About Susan
Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 11 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, anger, and parenting concerns. Her practice also addresses trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, sleep problems, intimacy issues, ADHD, and life transitions.
Susan uses straightforward conversation to help people identify patterns that get in the way of daily life. She draws on practical methods that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building manageable skills. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to what matters most to the individual seeking help.
Her approach includes evidence-informed techniques such as cognitive behavioral ideas to challenge negative thinking, acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values and take small steps, and attachment-based work to understand relationship patterns. She also uses client-centered listening skills and elements of dialectical behavior methods to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Susan has worked with people facing blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and addiction concerns. She is familiar with the specific strain that parenting and family responsibilities can place on daily functioning and decision making.
People who choose her tend to want clear tools and steady feedback. She helps break larger problems into concrete steps and practices that can fit into a busy life. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's online process.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when life changes, low motivation, or painful emotions make daily tasks harder. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationship patterns affect current connections and communication. It can be helpful for intimacy-related concerns and repeating relationship cycles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit the person's goals and preferences. That may mean trying a few strategies and adjusting them over time so sessions align with what is most useful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice new skills in everyday routines, such as handling a difficult conversation or testing a change in parenting strategies. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment work to remote settings while focusing on practical tools you can use between sessions.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting concerns, trauma, addictions, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversational sessions that focus on skills and problem solving. Techniques come from CBT, ACT, attachment work, client-centered methods, and DBT elements.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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