Ronda Russell

Ronda Russell is a licensed social worker with over 33 years of experience. She practices in New York and brings a calm, practical approach when people are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, anger, or life changes.

She helps people who are coping with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, and trauma. Ronda focuses on everyday problems like sleep trouble, low self-esteem, parenting strain, and career decisions. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and issues like abandonment or codependency.

In sessions she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they are feeling. Conversations are meant to be honest and focused on real steps that make daily life easier. Ronda emphasizes listening and practical coping skills rather than quick fixes.

Her work draws on client-centered methods that follow the client’s pace and priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to build steady awareness. Motivational interviewing and narrative work help people find motivation and reshape personal stories.

Ronda encourages small, sustainable changes. She supports clients as they practice new responses to anger, anxiety, or stressful situations. The aim is to build stronger coping skills and clearer choices for a more manageable life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard, to sort out feelings, and to set their own priorities for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It uses practical exercises to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and mood challenges.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve daily coping. It can help with stress, sleep problems, and getting steadier during upsetting moments.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to find what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining methods or trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting from there.

Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time, and it can fit into a lunch break or a quieter part of the day. It also allows the therapist and client to focus on homework, behavioral experiments, and mindfulness practices that translate into everyday life.