Megan Russis, LICSW

Megan Russis is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She works with people struggling with life changes, career questions, grief, and mood challenges. Megan keeps language direct and practical so visitors can decide quickly if she might be a good fit.

Megan uses a collaborative style that treats the client as the expert in their life. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s priorities and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, focuses on small, manageable changes to thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning.

Her background includes nine years of professional experience and a Master of Arts with LICSW licensure in Massachusetts. Megan has supported people dealing with trauma, substance use, panic, postpartum mood concerns, and challenges around relationships and communication. She also addresses issues like midlife crisis, life purpose, and isolation.

Sessions aim to be practical and forward-looking. Conversations often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and skills you can try between meetings. Megan emphasizes motivation and real-world strategies so people can test small changes and notice what helps.

People who choose her can expect clear, straightforward talk and a focus on what matters most to them. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on availability.

How Megan Integrates Approaches in Online Care

Megan frequently blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to shape online sessions around each person’s priorities. Client-Centered Therapy means she listens first, follows the client’s lead, and helps people identify strengths to build on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy introduces practical exercises and small experiments to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and sleep trouble.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Megan talks with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts methods together over time. That collaborative planning helps make sessions feel relevant and usable between meetings.

The main practical benefit of online care is fitting therapy into everyday life. Online options can make it easier to keep regular sessions around work, parenting, or other commitments and can reduce travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are available and can pick the arrangement that best fits your daily routine.