Susan Russell

Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Her tone is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to help clients take the next step toward feeling better.

Susan draws on straightforward therapies that teach skills and build insight. Sessions are adapted to each person's needs so the work stays relevant and achievable. She emphasizes collaborative planning so people understand what they are trying and why.

Clients often come with trouble managing strong emotions, relationship strain, or life transitions. Susan also helps with trauma and abuse recovery, grief, sleep problems, and substance-related concerns. She frames treatment around manageable steps rather than overwhelming lists of tasks.

Over 11 years she has worked with diverse problems such as parenting stress, chronic health issues, ADHD challenges, and mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms. That experience informs a practical approach to coping and day-to-day routines.

In sessions she listens first, then offers tools drawn from cognitive and behavioral methods, acceptance-based strategies, and emotion-focused techniques. The goal is to build skills that a person can use outside the office to handle difficult moments and move toward the life they want.

How therapeutic approaches fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values to guide action. It can help with anxiety, depression, and ongoing stress by shifting attention toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how close relationships shape emotional responses and coping; it can be useful when relationship patterns, intimacy, and trust are central concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your situation, discuss options, and decide together which methods fit your needs and goals. That collaborative process helps make sure the techniques feel useful and realistic for everyday life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. Online meetings can make it easier to keep continuity while managing caregiving, health, or work commitments. The therapist will discuss how to structure sessions so they match whatever format you choose and the goals you bring to therapy.