Dorothy Russell, LISW, LCSW

Dorothy Russell is an LISW and LCSW practicing in Ohio with seven years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress.

She uses straightforward, collaborative conversations to identify patterns that keep clients stuck. Sessions often look at how early family roles and expectations still influence choices and relationships today. Dorothy helps people notice those patterns and try small, practical steps to change them.

Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. That means some work on values and acceptance, some on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and some sessions that prioritize the client's lead. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused tools are used when a client wants clear goals and steps.

Dorothy aims to help clients manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, impulse-driven behavior, and isolation while addressing underlying family dynamics. She also supports people coping with postpartum depression, blended family concerns, communication struggles, and multicultural issues.

Practical conversations, concrete strategies, and regular reflection make up her style. The first sessions tend to map the client’s history and current stressors. From there she and the client set short-term goals and review progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions