Ronda Russell , LCSW-R

Ronda Russell is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience helping people handle stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship concerns. She practices in New York and works to make sessions approachable and straightforward for anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.

Ronda focuses on creating an open space where clients can speak honestly about their thoughts and feelings. She emphasizes supportive listening and practical ways to cope. Many people reach out after talking with friends and feeling they need an impartial guide; Ronda provides that nonjudgmental perspective.

Her work covers a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related challenges, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem. She also helps with career stress, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions. Additional areas include caregiving stress, chronic illness, codependency, and communication or commitment problems.

Ronda uses several evidence-based approaches to shape sessions around each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the client and uses cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build new coping skills. Motivational interviewing and narrative ideas help people find motivation and reframe difficult stories.

Her aim is practical progress. Sessions focus on clear steps and skills that people can use between meetings. Ronda encourages collaboration so goals feel realistic and personally meaningful.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. Online, that means the therapist lets the client set goals and pace while offering steady support and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it works well for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and try techniques collaboratively, adjusting methods based on the client's needs and preferences. That way treatment stays focused on goals the client cares about and evolves as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy schedules. Video is useful for fuller conversations and demonstrations of skills, phone calls can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and short chats or texts are helpful for quick check-ins or reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and practice new skills in day-to-day life.