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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT
About Susan
Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan with 11 years in practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She works with people using approaches she lists as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Susan uses direct conversation and practical strategies in sessions. She adapts how she works to the person in front of her and discusses goals together. Sessions include talking through current problems, practicing skills for emotional regulation, and identifying patterns that get in the way of daily functioning.
Her background spans general mental health and substance concerns as well as long-term issues such as chronic pain and aging-related stress. She also addresses relationship topics like communication problems, commitment issues, blended family dynamics, and separation or divorce. Caregiver stress, codependency, and co-morbidity are part of her focus list.
She uses several therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used for thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy supports skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered work focus on relationship patterns and a respectful, person-focused dialogue.
Susan emphasizes practical coping skills for grief, addiction, and sleep disruption. She helps people build routines and tools for daily life. The approach is collaborative and goal-oriented, with attention to both immediate symptoms and longer-term patterns.
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How Susan blends therapy approaches for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that maintain problems; it is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and sleep concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, self-harm risk, and intense mood swings.Susan treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts methods based on what the client needs and how they respond. The plan is developed together and reviewed as work progresses.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session choices before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they fit into busy schedules, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. A therapist-trained approach such as CBT or DBT can be delivered effectively in remote sessions when both parties agree on goals and structure. Ask about specific session lengths and formats when arranging the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Susan works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical conversation and skill-building. Approaches listed include ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, and DBT.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in mental health practice.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.