Services

Counseling Philosophy & Approach

There are many different ideas and beliefs about optimal mental health. We believe that each person has the right to receive counseling to help them achieve their idea of optimum health. Our therapeutic practice is based in Structural and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. The practice includes individuals, couples, and families. Our counselor has worked in the education field since 2006. While in the educational setting he has worked primarily with individuals with behavioral and learning differences or disabilities. In his private counseling practice his approach can feel directive, especially when working with a family. Each client has unique counseling needs and he strives to meet those needs. 

We work to empower our clients with the skills, strategies and supportive environment to reach their academic, social and personal potential.

Our therapeutic practice provides an outside perspective for individuals, couples and families to work on issues or topics like:

• Anxiety 

• Depression

• Learning Disabilities

• Academic Performance

• Interpersonal Communication Patterns

• Grief and Loss

• Family Structure Changes

• Personal and Family Growth

Why Choose Russell Counseling?

Individual Work

Working with the individual we are able to focus completely on your needs. We help you push yourself and to make positive changes in your life. Our lead counselor has a warm affect that is welcoming and challenging without being confrontational. 

Couples Work

As a couple you can make great progress because you can work together to support one another to change how you interact. We have seen some amazing changes in patterns of communication. 

Family Work

At Russell Counseling we thrive on family work. The family system is always complex and is usually ready for change. We help families convert conflict into cooperation and understanding. 

First Responders and Their Families

As a former professional firefighter Michael has spent years working to understand the unique dynamics between first responders and their friends, colleagues, and family. He is able to work with an individual or the entire family to cope with the situations that arise within the family of our first responders.