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LMHC

Marianne Kaukiainen-Russo, LMHC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Marianne

Marianne Kaukiainen-Russo blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a collaborative, strengths-focused stance to support clients through major life transitions and emotional challenges.

Background and approach

Marianne, an LMHC licensed in New York (NY LMHC 014164), draws on five years of practice as a mental health counselor plus many years of experience guiding students in academic and career decisions to help people clarify goals and manage stress. She emphasizes practical strategies alongside emotional insight to address anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and motivation.

Her work often addresses relationship concerns, communication problems, and the ripple effects of family and parenting issues, while also attending to more specific struggles such as panic attacks, social anxiety, attachment and abandonment wounds, body image, and feelings of isolation or shame.

Marianne frames clients as experts in their own lives, partnering to uncover strengths and build actionable steps toward change. She aims to create a supportive, collaborative environment where challenges become opportunities for growth and renewed purpose.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Marianne works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and insight. One common approach she uses helps clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop coping skills for anxiety and depression, teaching strategies to reduce panic symptoms and manage stress. Another central set of methods addresses interpersonal patterns and attachment dynamics, offering tools to improve communication, repair relationship strains, and process abandonment or attachment wounds.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Marianne partners with each person to explore what feels most helpful based on their goals, life circumstances, and preferences. Together they evaluate progress and adjust methods so therapy stays aligned with changing needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online therapy with Marianne is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy schedules, maintain momentum between appointments, and access support from wherever a client is located within the therapist's service area. The variety of options supports different communication styles and practical constraints while preserving a steady therapeutic relationship.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marianne commonly address?
She works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, career questions, parenting and family problems, and ADHD.
How would you describe Marianne's therapeutic style?
The approach centers on empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based techniques that combine practical strategies with reflective work to support personal growth and coping.
What is her professional background and experience?
Marianne has five years as a licensed mental health counselor and more than 15 years of prior work in college guidance, bringing combined experience in counseling and academic advising.
Where is Marianne licensed to practice?
She is licensed in New York as an LMHC with license number NY LMHC 014164 and practices from that location.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsParenting issuesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English