Russ Sanders, LPC

Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience based in Georgia. He holds a master’s degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia and uses a human-centered approach to help people move forward. He believes in the basic goodness of people and tries to meet clients where they are. In sessions he emphasizes mindfulness and values-based action. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and existential ideas to help people clarify what matters to them. He also uses client-centered and psychodynamic perspectives to better understand patterns that get in the way. His background includes work with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and trauma and abuse. He has experience supporting people with mood disorders, panic, postpartum depression, and substance use and with related issues like shame, attachment wounds, and workplace stress. Russ has provided individual, group, and family therapy and brings assessment and evaluation experience to his work. He is a grief counselor and has assisted people with dual diagnoses and comorbid conditions. He aims to motivate clients to realize more of their potential. He approaches therapy as a shared journey, offering nonjudgmental support and practical tools. He works with people at their current place in life and helps them define steps that fit their goals and circumstances.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions based on their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and difficulties that come from avoiding uncomfortable feelings. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful relationship so people can find their own answers. It is useful when someone needs a safe, nonjudgmental space to sort through problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision is reviewed over time and adjusted as progress or new challenges appear.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from other convenient locations. It can also let people choose shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what they need, and it can support consistent weekly work when schedules are tight.