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LPC, LCMHC

Challis Russell, LPC, LCMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Challis

Challis Russell offers a warm, client-focused approach for people navigating stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, relationship concerns, and other life challenges. She centers each conversation on the person's goals and lived experience, listening first to understand priorities before collaborating on practical strategies.

Background and approach

Her training and habits emphasize whole-person wellbeing, considering emotional, social, and physical factors that influence mental health. Challis holds a master's degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and brings five years of clinical experience to her work.

She is licensed as an LPC and as an LCMHC (SC LPC 7920, NC LCMHC 22216). Her practice integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness alongside client-centered and solution-focused techniques to help clients manage symptoms and build new coping skills.

She accepts international clients and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, with scheduling that reflects therapist availability and location.

Approaches that translate well to online care



Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person's experience through active listening and empathy; it helps people clarify their values and feel heard while they explore change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and mood concerns. Mindfulness Therapy brings present-moment awareness practices into sessions to help manage stress, increase emotional regulation, and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to match methods to their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. Together they decide whether brief solution-focused strategies, skill-building from CBT, or a more exploratory client-centered path best supports progress.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. These formats make it possible to maintain consistent work on goals, practice skills between sessions, and access support from different locations while tailoring session type to individual comfort and life demands.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Challis commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, and career or life-purpose questions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and empathetic, blending client-centered listening with practical strategies drawn from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help clients set and reach meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Challis has five years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and client needs following completion of her graduate training.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LPC and LCMHC licenses with the details SC LPC 7920 and NC LCMHC 22216, and she practices from South Carolina.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English; she accepts international clients who are comfortable working in English.
Which session formats are available?
Challis provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
What should I know about cost and scheduling?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and scheduling depends on current availability.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, North Carolina

Languages

English

What Challis can help with

Challis Russell works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Challis works with adults, couples, families, and adolescents.

How Challis approaches therapy

Challis's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Challis is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in South Carolina, with 5 years of clinical experience.