Danna Russell, LCSW

Danna Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through challenging life transitions and emotional struggles. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and low self-esteem, offering compassionate, individualized care that honors each person’s experience.

Her practice focuses on nuanced concerns such as caregiver stress, codependency, impulsivity, and the emotional impacts of ADHD, along with communication difficulties, questions of life purpose, and the hard work of healing from guilt and shame. Danna combines evidence-based techniques with empathy and practical guidance to help clients identify patterns, build on strengths, and create sustainable change.

Clients can expect a professional who values respect and collaboration, who listens for the underlying emotional themes, and who tailors interventions to fit each person’s goals. Danna aims to make therapy a constructive space for exploring self-love, addressing mood and somatic concerns, and navigating workplace or relationship-related challenges, all while supporting clients toward clearer coping strategies and greater emotional resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Danna Russell integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems to address emotional and behavioral challenges in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and manage stress. EMDR uses structured bilateral stimulation alongside memory processing to help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and trauma-related symptoms. Internal Family Systems, often called IFS, helps people explore the different parts of themselves - such as protective or wounded parts - and cultivates internal leadership and self-compassion to resolve inner conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Danna works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. She evaluates what is most helpful over time and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and makes it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, work, or while managing caregiver responsibilities. Licensed professionals can deliver these evidence-informed approaches effectively through remote sessions, making therapy more accessible for those balancing busy lives.