Dorothy RussellLISW, LCSW

Dorothy Russell is a licensed social worker who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what’s on their mind. Her approach aims to help people feel understood and begin practical steps toward change.

With seven years of clinical experience, Dorothy focuses on clear, short-term goals as well as deeper emotional work. She listens closely and tailors sessions to each person’s pace and priorities. Conversations cover coping skills, problem-solving, and ways to reduce distress in day-to-day life.

Dorothy uses several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help with readiness for change and practical next steps. These approaches guide how she structures sessions and sets goals with clients.

People who have faced postpartum depression, adoption and foster care issues, abandonment, family-of-origin concerns, or caregiver stress may find her style helpful. She also works with mood concerns like emptiness, guilt, impulsivity, and loneliness. Cultural and multicultural issues are part of her practice.

Dorothy holds LISW and LCSW credentials and works from Ohio. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, readers should use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take small steps toward values-driven action. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and making life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using empathy and active listening to build trust and clarity.

Choosing the right approach is often a collaborative process. Dorothy will work together with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan over time. This lets clients test what helps and keep the work focused on their priorities.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy life because sessions can be scheduled between work or childcare, avoid travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Online work also makes it easier to continue support through pregnancy, postpartum, and other life transitions while maintaining consistent appointment times.