Russ SandersLPC

Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience practicing in Georgia. He holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia and has worked with a wide age range, including children and older adults. He emphasizes practical, down-to-earth support for people facing hard changes.

Russ aims to meet people where they are. He uses straightforward conversation to identify what matters most and what feels possible right now. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that help reduce stress and improve daily functioning.

His background includes work in individual, group, and family settings, and he has experience with assessment and evaluation. He has supported people dealing with substance use, dual diagnosis, mood disorders, and grief, and he is a certified grief counselor.

Russ blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, existential ideas, mindfulness, and psychodynamic perspectives. That mix lets him tailor sessions to issues like anxiety, depression, postpartum struggles, relationship tension, and parenting stress.

People who contact him should expect a nonjudgmental guide who focuses on growth and meaning. He encourages mindfulness, stronger relationships, and practical coping skills. Those looking for help with pregnancy and childbirth related concerns can raise those topics and look at coping strategies and emotional support during visits.

His work is aimed at helping people build on strengths, manage symptoms, and move toward more fulfilling routines. That practical focus is at the heart of how he approaches therapy.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Russ often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and to commit to actions that match their values; this can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. He also draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening deeply and building a trusting, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through difficult feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which methods match their goals, preferences, and the problem at hand, and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the precise session formats before booking since they are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people continue care across regions when schedules or life changes make in-person visits harder. Discussing how sessions will be structured helps ensure they match what you need.