- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Grief support
About Russ
Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 11 years of experience. He holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia and has provided individual, group, and family work over his career. He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood disorders, and young adult issues.
Russ uses approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered and existential traditions, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas. He emphasizes practical skills such as mindfulness and building healthier relationships. He also has a background in assessment and evaluation and experience supporting people with substance use and co-occurring conditions.
He lists work around intimacy, attachment and abandonment concerns, self-esteem, parenting strain, workplace stress, and coping with life changes. He also notes experience with bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, panic disorder, and seasonal mood shifts. He includes LGBT-related concerns among areas he addresses.
Russ describes helping people deal with grief and compassion fatigue and offers coaching-style support when clients want clearer goals or direction. He is a certified grief counselor and has worked across the lifespan, including adolescents and older adults, though this profile is written for young adults and those navigating early adulthood transitions.
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on values and committed action. It uses practical exercises to help people notice thoughts and choose behaviors that fit their values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck. Client-centered therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and pace. The therapist listens, reflects, and supports the client's own problem-solving and sense of direction. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility. It is useful when people feel lost after big life changes or are wrestling with identity and purpose.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful in early sessions. Techniques may shift as needs change, and the therapist will help decide which methods to try next based on how well they fit the client's situation.
The original profile does not list explicit session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or shifts in routine. It can also allow for shorter check-ins, sessions without video if that helps focus, and the ability to continue therapy when relocating or traveling internationally. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools so therapy fits everyday life rather than requiring major schedule changes.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy issues, and young adult issues among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered and existential ideas with mindfulness and psychodynamic concepts to focus on skills, values, and relationship patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience as an LPC in the greater Atlanta area and has provided individual, group, and family work.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and holds a master’s degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients, so cross-border arrangements are possible.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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