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Susan Russell

Compassionate, skills-based support for real-life challenges

LPC Michigan

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Susan

Susan Russell is a licensed professional counselor with 11 years of clinical experience working in Michigan. She focuses on practical, evidence-informed strategies to address concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her work often includes helping people manage sleep problems, cope with life changes, and navigate parenting, grief, or co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder and ADHD.

She draws on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), tailoring discussions and treatment plans to each person’s circumstances.

Susan emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion throughout the process, and supports clients in building the skills and insight needed to make meaningful change. She encourages those taking the first steps toward therapy and partners with them to set realistic goals and practical next steps.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy



Susan typically uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as core approaches. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering concrete skills for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and coping with life changes. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and acceptance strategies, helping people make room for difficult feelings while pursuing meaningful goals, which can be useful for stress, grief, and ongoing mood challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods feel most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine strategies from multiple approaches to create a tailored plan.

Online sessions provide flexibility through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats allow continuity of care when in-person meetings are impractical and support regular practice of skills between sessions, while letting clients connect from their home or another convenient location.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Susan address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, self-esteem, parenting challenges, grief, sleeping difficulties, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
The approach blends client-centered care with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, ACT, DBT, and Attachment-Based Therapy to develop practical skills and insight tailored to each client.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working as a licensed counselor in Michigan.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Michigan; her license detail is MI LPC 6401013753.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English