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Qiana Russell

Calm-focused therapy with practical strategies

LISW, LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Qiana

Qiana Russell is a licensed social worker who emphasizes practical strategies and collaborative care for people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With 16 years of clinical experience she combines evidence-informed methods and a strengths-based mindset to help clients build clarity, coping skills, and greater self-worth. Qiana holds LISW and LCSW credentials and brings a focus on areas such as parenting challenges, anger management, addictions, grief, intimacy-related concerns, and trauma-related issues.

Her work draws from cognitive behavioral tools alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches to tailor steps that fit each person’s needs. She values client expertise in their own story and aims to create a respectful partnership that highlights existing strengths while introducing practical skills for communication, emotion regulation, and problem solving.

Qiana also addresses relationship and family dynamics, eating and bipolar concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity, helping clients move toward clearer goals and healthier patterns.

Accessible to residents of Georgia, she frames therapy as a process where small, consistent changes can lead to meaningful improvements, and she encourages those taking the first step to seek a collaborative process for growth.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with more adaptive patterns; it often helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and mood-related issues by teaching concrete skills for coping and problem solving. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client's own expertise in their life, creating a collaborative environment where goals emerge from the person's values and priorities. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance, which can reduce reactivity and support regulation of emotions related to stress, trauma, and self-esteem concerns.

Determining the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to understand their goals, preferences, and challenges, and will blend or adjust methods as needed to find what fits best. Clients are invited to provide feedback so treatment can be tailored over time.

Online sessions using video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer practical flexibility for people balancing work, parenting, or other obligations. These formats make it possible to access therapy from home or elsewhere, maintain continuity during life changes, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer coping skills and life improvements.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship issues, intimacy-related matters, eating and bipolar concerns, and challenges around self-esteem and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends client-centered care with structured techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness, offering both empathetic listening and practical tools for change.
What is her professional background?
She brings 16 years of professional experience and training in evidence-based practices including Cognitive Processing Therapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing as part of her clinical toolkit.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds Ohio and Georgia licenses: OH LISW I.2203970 and GA LCSW CSW009389, and she practices from Georgia.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsFamily problemsForgivenessMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Ohio, Georgia

Languages

English