Susan Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 11 years of experience.
01About Susan
Susan Russell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 11 years of experience. She focuses on common, everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and problems with motivation. She also helps people dealing with trauma, addiction, anger, and relationship or intimacy concerns.
Susan uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She adapts the work to each person's needs instead of following a fixed script. That means sessions can include skills practice, talking through painful experiences, or planning small steps to change behavior.
Background and approach
Her practice includes approaches such as cognitive behavioral strategies and acceptance and commitment ideas to help manage thoughts and feelings. She also draws on attachment-based and client-centered ways of working to strengthen relationships and emotional awareness. Dialectical behavior skills are used when people need help with strong emotions and coping techniques.
Susan aims to create a calm and respectful space where people can make gradual changes. She often blends teaching new skills with listening closely to what matters most to the client. Parents and caregivers who are worn out by daily demands will find help arranging realistic goals and routines.
If someone is coping with grief, chronic health issues, or big life transitions, Susan can help sort priorities and build steps forward. The first step is usually a short conversation to agree on goals and a simple plan for the next few sessions.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401013753 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1184045379 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Susan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Susan names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Susan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How Susan’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical experiments to change mood and behavior, which suits problems like stress, sleep issues, and low self-esteem. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating to others and managing emotional triggers.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then suggest tools or techniques to try. If something does not feel helpful, it can be adjusted or replaced so the work stays relevant to daily life.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for detailed conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when scheduling shorter contacts during a busy week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments while continuing to use evidence-based approaches.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Susan commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, addiction, trauma, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, and coping with life changes including grief and bipolar symptoms.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. She mixes skill teaching with reflective listening and tailors methods to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Susan has worked in the field for 11 years supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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