- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Susan
Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Susan works in a straightforward, conversational way. She listens, asks questions, and helps people sort out what matters most to them. Sessions are practical and aimed at clearer thinking and better daily routines rather than jargon or theory alone.
Her background includes a range of evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses attachment-based and client-centered methods when they fit a person's goals. That variety lets her mix techniques to address emotions, behavior, and relationships.
Susan helps people tackle problems like overwhelming worry, low mood, anger that feels out of control, and patterns that damage close relationships. She also supports people facing substance use issues and those adjusting after big life changes. Conversations often include skill work, behavior changes, and examining how past experiences show up now.
If someone is unsure where to start, she helps set clear, manageable goals and checks progress along the way. The approach is practical: learn skills, try them in daily life, and adjust what’s not working. Bookers should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Susan draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online work. ACT focuses on identifying values and learning to accept difficult thoughts while still taking actions that matter. CBT breaks down troubling thoughts and behaviors into manageable steps and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses attachment-informed and client-centered ideas in conversations, paying attention to how relationship patterns affect current stress. Finding the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences rather than imposing a single method.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fold sessions into a busy week - for example, reducing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in during a work break, or letting someone use a lower-bandwidth option if internet speed is limited. The focus is on practical skill-building, problem-solving, and checking progress across everyday life rather than on specific platform features.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, grief, addictions, trauma and a broad range of life changes including parenting and ADHD.
How would she approach sessions?
Sessions are conversational and practical, using methods like ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based, and client-centered work to teach skills and change patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from mood and anxiety to relationship and substance use issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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