- Goal oriented
- Action focused
- Late evening hours
About Russell
Russell Goodwin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who helps adults move forward after hard times. He has practiced in North Carolina for about 10 years and focuses on practical steps people can take to feel steadier. His approach emphasizes setting clear goals and building small, doable changes that add up over time.
Russell uses straightforward methods to look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include working through unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors. He combines techniques that encourage acceptance of difficult feelings with tools to change unhelpful habits.
Clients looking for support with stress, anxiety, depression, or life transitions will find a problem-solving focus in sessions. He also addresses concerns like codependency, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and work-related stress. Conversations are aimed at gaining clarity and creating momentum rather than dwelling on the past.
Russell includes approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused work. This lets him blend strategies to match a person’s goals and pace. He keeps language simple and action-oriented so next steps are clear.
People who want a practical, collaborative style often choose his practice. He encourages clients to identify what matters to them, experiment with steps toward those values, and adjust the plan as they go. The focus is on real change that fits everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Russell blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in ways that fit online formats. CBT focuses on noticing and testing thoughts and behaviors, helping people try new ways of responding to stress and anxiety. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing difficult feelings without fighting them and clarifying what matters most, then taking small actions toward those values.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan based on what helps most.
The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fewer disruptions to daily life. If you want to fit sessions around work or parenting, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. That lets you pick the option that best fits your routine, whether you need a shorter check-in or a time that’s outside typical office hours.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help people with?
He supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Other concerns include codependency, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, and workplace stress.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is practical and collaborative, focusing on goal setting and small steps. Sessions mix acceptance-based work with strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
How long has he been practicing?
He has about 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of problems including trauma, family of origin issues, and emotional regulation.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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