Qiana Russell

Qiana Russell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, and parenting strains. She emphasizes practical steps and clear goals so people feel understood and can make steady change. Her tone is direct and encouraging, aimed at someone worried about taking the first step. With 16 years of experience Qiana uses approaches that focus on what works in daily life. She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and build new habits. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice how their body and mind react in stressful moments. Qiana also uses client-centered methods that keep the person’s priorities in the lead. She treats each person as the expert on their life and helps them use their strengths to overcome challenges. Solution-focused techniques bring attention to small, achievable changes that add up over time. Her background includes work across mood and trauma-related concerns, substance use, and grief. She has clinical credentials listed as LISW, LCSW, and CSW and is licensed in Ohio and Georgia as indicated. She respects that starting therapy can feel hard and aims to make the process straightforward. In sessions she helps people practice new skills, set realistic goals, and track progress. The focus is on useful tools for managing anger, improving communication, and building self-esteem so daily life feels more manageable.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens first, then helps shape steps that match what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical behaviors that reduce anger and anxiety. It is useful for mood problems and stress-related patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss preferences, goals, and what feels most useful, then try techniques that fit. That choice is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.

Confirm session formats before booking to know which options are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use mindfulness exercises and skill practice in real-life settings between appointments. Ask about current session options when scheduling so the format fits daily routines.