Desirea Russell, LPC
- CBT and solution focused
- Addiction trauma and mood
- Career and vocational counseling
About Desirea Russell
She has worked in the mental health field since 2007 and brings a broad clinical background that includes individual and family counseling, addiction, trauma, vocational counseling, and concerns related to depression and anxiety. Desirea also specializes in treating personality and mood disorders, AD/HD, and co-occurring disorders, helping clients make sense of overlapping challenges and build practical steps forward.
With extensive experience in career counseling, she supports clients who are navigating work-related stress, career decisions, and vocational goals. She enjoys working with adolescents, teens, and adults, and often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy while drawing from additional therapeutic methods as appropriate to the client’s needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Desirea Russell have?
Desirea Russell has 7 years of experience.
Is Desirea Russell a licensed therapist?
Yes. Desirea Russell is a licensed therapist and holds the credential LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). License: GA LPC LPC009974.
In which languages does Desirea Russell provide therapy?
Desirea Russell provides therapy in English.
Where is Desirea Russell located?
Desirea Russell is located in Georgia.
How can I work with Desirea Russell as my therapist?
You can work with Desirea Russell through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing you to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.
Does Desirea Russell work with international clients?
Yes. Desirea Russell works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Desirea Russell cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Practical approaches, delivered online
Desirea Russell draws from structured and supportive methods that translate well to online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, then practicing new ways of responding. It can be especially useful when stress, anxiety, depression, or day-to-day coping challenges start to feel overwhelming.Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients identify what is already working and build clear, achievable next steps. This approach can fit well for goal-oriented concerns such as career decisions, workplace stress, relationship challenges, or navigating life transitions. When trauma is part of the picture, Trauma-Focused Therapy can help clients process difficult experiences at a steady pace while strengthening grounding skills and resilience.
Finding the right fit is part of the process. Desirea Russell collaborates with clients to shape sessions around their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the pace and approach as therapy unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent with care, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and continue working on meaningful goals from wherever is most convenient.