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Russell Higgins

Calm, practical therapy for life and relationships

LCSW Nevada

Experience
12 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Russell

Russell Higgins is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Nevada with 12 years of direct therapeutic experience. He draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship tensions, family conflict, grief, and anger.

Background and approach

His approach emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies so clients can address immediate concerns while exploring deeper patterns that affect daily life. Clients can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence that encourages honest expression and steady progress.

Russell integrates cognitive behavioral ideas alongside client-centered listening and psychodynamic reflection to tailor sessions to each person or partnership. He also uses relationship-focused tools from the Gottman Method and mindfulness techniques to strengthen communication and emotional regulation.

Whether someone arrives seeking problem-focused interventions or longer-term insight, his style balances empathy with structured techniques to support clearer thinking, healthier interactions, and renewed purpose. Russell aims to create a space where people feel heard and guided toward workable changes that fit their values and goals.

Approaches for Online Collaboration and Growth

Russell often blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy to support clients in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress, and anger by offering practical tools for day-to-day challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and acceptance, creating space for clients to explore feelings and values at their own pace and build self-directed insight.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Russell will work together with each client to assess goals, preferences, and practical needs, then adapt techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and effective for the person or couple in front of him.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or varying comfort levels with virtual sessions. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into life while still accessing a licensed professional who uses a range of therapeutic tools to address relationships, grief, stress, and emotional regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Russell commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and anger, plus related topics such as communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues around life purpose and isolation.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style combines empathic, client-centered listening with structured techniques like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help clients develop practical coping skills and insight.
What is his professional background and experience?
He has 12 years of experience providing therapy and has worked with individuals, couples, and families addressing a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Nevada as NV LCSW 7883-C.
Can I work with him in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger management

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English