Dorothy Russell, LISW, LCSW

Dorothy Russell is a licensed social worker based in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. She holds the credentials LISW and LCSW, which indicate advanced licensure in social work for providing clinical therapy, and maintains licenses in Ohio and Delaware. Dorothy creates a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult thoughts and emotions and work toward practical steps for change.

Dorothy draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches, including acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral strategies, tailoring her work to each person’s needs. She also addresses related concerns such as family and caregiver stress, communication challenges, feelings of emptiness or isolation, adoption and foster care issues, postpartum difficulties, and multicultural considerations. Seeking help is a courageous step, and Dorothy focuses on empowering clients to identify values, build coping skills, and pursue a more meaningful, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dorothy integrates several practical approaches into her online practice to meet clients where they are. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take values-driven actions, and it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard to create a supportive environment where clients can explore personal issues and build self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma-related stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dorothy works with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adapting techniques over time as needs evolve. This partnership helps ensure therapy remains practical and relevant.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Dorothy provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their comfort and availability while maintaining ongoing continuity of support.