Dorothy Russell

Careful, practical support for meaningful change

LISW, LCSW Ohio

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Dorothy

Dorothy Russell is a licensed social worker with seven years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She offers a supportive space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and feelings and work toward clearer coping strategies and healthier patterns. Her approach emphasizes practical tools and compassionate collaboration to help clients move toward more satisfying daily functioning.

Drawing on evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance-based and client-centered techniques, Dorothy blends structured interventions with empathic listening. She attends to related issues that often accompany presenting concerns, including family of origin dynamics, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness or isolation, identity and multicultural concerns, postpartum mood changes, and practical communication challenges.

Dorothy holds LISW and LCSW credentials and provides therapy from Ohio, guiding clients through steps that align with their values and goals while adapting methods to each person’s needs.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Dorothy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and develop psychological flexibility through mindful acceptance and committed action. Each method offers practical exercises and real-world strategies aimed at daily functioning and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dorothy works collaboratively with clients to determine which strategies fit their goals and preferences. She blends structured techniques with a client-centered stance so that treatment evolves from the client's needs and pace rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide convenience and continuity of care. These formats allow for flexible scheduling and make it easier to access therapy from home or work while maintaining regular contact and progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Dorothy address?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes, and also addresses related areas such as abandonment, caregiver stress, family problems, and postpartum depression.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines practical skill building with empathic listening; sessions balance structured exercises with a client-centered, collaborative stance to explore values and goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of mood, stress, and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LISW and LCSW credentials with the details OH LISW I.2506441 and DE LCSW Q1-0012164 and practices from Ohio.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Maryland, Delaware, Ohio

Languages

English