Russell Higgins
LCSW
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship help
- Anger support
About Russell
He creates a calm room where clients can speak openly about hard feelings. He listens without judgment and helps people name what’s happening. Conversations are practical and straightforward, with attention to what matters day to day.
His background includes long-term work in social services and clinical settings, which informs a flexible approach. Russell draws on methods that suit the person in front of him rather than relying on a single technique. He combines short-term strategies with deeper work about patterns and life meaning.
Russell uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build a trusting rapport. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness skills appear in sessions to help with stress and impulsivity.
People who are looking to reduce reactivity, improve communication, or process loss often find the practical tone helpful. He supports fathers, men, and others dealing with family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, and the transitions of aging and end-of-life care. If you want straightforward, steady support, he helps you take steps toward clearer choices and calmer reactions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
How his approaches translate to online work
Russell uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that transfer well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead, which helps build trust and identify what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, offering tools to change patterns that contribute to stress or anger.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to choose techniques that match a person's goals and preferences, mixing short-term strategies with deeper reflection as needed. Clients and therapist check in together about what is helping and adjust the focus over time.
Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing quicker scheduling around work or caregiving. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief touchpoint is helpful or let someone avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep momentum between in-person visits or when in-person meetings are difficult.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Nevada
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Nevada)
- LCSW · No. 7883-C
- NPI
- 1295987683
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Russell focus on?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, and anger along with related concerns like communication problems and isolation.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is straightforward and client-centered, emphasizing listening, practical steps, and collaborative goal setting.
How much experience does he have?
He has twelve years of experience providing therapy to people in clinical settings and social services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds a Nevada Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, listed as LCSW, and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.