LPC
Susan Russell, LPC
- Experience11 years
- LocationMichigan
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Susan
Susan Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan who combines practical skills with a compassionate, client-centered stance to support people facing a wide range of challenges.
Background and approach
With 11 years of clinical experience, she works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting struggles, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses complex presentations such as co-morbidity, chronic illness and pain, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics.
Susan blends several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs, drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered methods. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and collaboration, shaping conversations and treatment plans to the unique goals and circumstances of each client.
Susan encourages people to take the first step toward change and supports them in building skills, clarifying values, and developing practical strategies for daily life. Her work focuses on empowering clients to better manage emotions, improve relationships, and navigate life transitions.
She invites prospective clients to reach out and begin the matching process when they feel ready to pursue therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes understanding relational patterns and how early connections influence current relationships and emotional regulation, supporting work around intimacy, communication, and trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance means techniques may be blended or adapted over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use different modes of communication depending on what feels most helpful.
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Experience
11+ years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English