Marianne Kaukiainen-Russo, LMHC

Marianne Kaukiainen-Russo is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York with five years of clinical experience. As an LMHC she is trained to help people work through emotional and practical challenges, offering supportive guidance tailored to each person’s situation. Marianne focuses on a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, self-esteem and body image, career and life-purpose questions, parenting and family dynamics, ADHD, and coping with major life changes.

She brings a collaborative, empathetic style to sessions and emphasizes the strengths each person already holds. Marianne attends closely to attachment and abandonment concerns, communication difficulties, grief related to divorce or fertility struggles, feelings of guilt and shame, social anxiety, panic attacks, and the loneliness that can accompany transitions. Her work blends practical coping strategies with reflective conversation so clients gain insight and useful tools for daily life.

Marianne aims to turn obstacles into opportunities for growth by partnering with clients to set achievable goals and build confidence. She welcomes those taking the first step toward support and offers flexible options to fit different schedules and needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Marianne uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in an approachable, collaborative way. She often employs skills-based strategies that teach practical tools for managing anxiety, panic, and daily stress - these techniques help with symptom reduction and moment-to-moment coping. She also offers attachment-focused exploration to address patterns in relationships, abandonment concerns, and communication problems by helping clients understand and reshape relational responses. In addition, Marianne uses structured problem-solving and goal-focused work to support career decisions, life transitions, and parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Marianne collaborates with each person to clarify goals, try interventions, and adjust methods based on what fits the client’s needs, preferences, and progress. This collaborative stance helps tailor care so it feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Marianne is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into busy lives. These options provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, and other commitments and allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care across different circumstances.