Susan Russell , LPC

Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She focuses on practical, down-to-earth care for people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns. Susan listens without judgment and works alongside clients to set realistic goals and steps.

Her approach centers on therapies that help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. That can mean learning new ways to manage anger, building skills to handle mood swings, or finding better ways to communicate when relationships feel strained. She adapts sessions to each person’s pacing and needs.

Susan uses tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and from acceptance-based methods to increase willingness to face hard emotions. She also draws on attachment-focused ideas to explore how early relationships affect current patterns. Sessions are conversational, practical, and aimed at small, steady changes.

She has supported people through grief, trauma, parenting stress, sleep problems, and life transitions such as separation or caregiving responsibilities. Susan also addresses co-occurring issues like chronic illness, substance use, and attention difficulties. Her work includes helping people rebuild self-esteem and strengthen daily coping skills.

Susan offers therapy in English and provides sessions through video calls, phone, live chat, and text messaging. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and appointments are scheduled according to therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and take actions that match their personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making meaningful life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like depression and worry. It often includes practical exercises to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to the client’s goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. That collaborative process helps decide whether more acceptance-based, cognitive, or attachment-focused work will be most helpful.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and live coaching of skills. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a client prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or people who prefer writing to talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, manage caregiving or work demands, and continue support during life transitions.