Susan Russell , LPC

Susan Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan who brings more than a decade of experience to her work with clients. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, manage anger, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her approach centers on treating each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversations and treatment plans to fit the individual needs of each client.

Susan emphasizes collaborative care that empowers clients to develop their own strengths and strategies. She aims to create a supportive space where taking the first step toward therapy is recognized as an important and courageous decision, and she encourages those starting this work by acknowledging their effort and commitment.

Can Virtual Therapy Be the Right Fit?

Many people ask whether online therapy can make a meaningful difference. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - research and practice indicate that remote therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for many clients.

One major benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule or to access care from home.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and clients can change therapists if they feel a different fit would be more helpful. For many people, remote therapy offers a convenient, accessible way to pursue support and personal growth with trained therapists.