Susan Russell

Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 11 years of clinical experience. She focuses on trauma-focused work alongside practical strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. Her style is warm and respectful, and she aims to tailor sessions to each person’s needs so they can build skills and feel more capable.

Susan helps people manage anger, boost self-esteem, and address motivation and confidence problems. She also assists those facing grief, intimacy-related struggles, sleep disruption, and substance use concerns. Her practice includes attention to ADHD, bipolar mood issues, and the challenges of major life changes.

She uses approaches that emphasize present skills and personal values. That includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and reduce getting stuck, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Attachment-based ideas guide how relationships and early experiences show up now.

Susan structures conversations around what matters most to each person. She listens for strengths and then helps set small, doable goals. Sessions often focus on concrete tools to manage symptoms and on ways to practice new habits between meetings.

People who choose her can expect a collaborative tone and practical steps. She encourages gentle progress and recognizes that starting therapy takes courage. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How trauma-informed, values-based therapy works online

Susan uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process difficult experiences and reduce how past events get in the way of daily life. That work focuses on understanding reactions and building coping skills to feel more grounded. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and take actions that align with those values instead of being driven by worry or avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people develop different ways of relating and trusting.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Susan will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences and will suggest ways of working that fit. Decisions about which methods to try are collaborative and can change as progress is made.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to maintain continuity when schedules change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and skills practice to work well in remote sessions so therapy remains focused and practical.