Russ Sanders, LPC

Russ Sanders is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 11 years of experience in the greater Atlanta area. He holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia. He approaches sessions with a belief in people’s ability to grow and change. He focuses on helping individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, mood concerns, and life transitions including midlife crisis.

Russ uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He emphasizes mindfulness and helps clients notice what matters most to them. He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and humanistic and existential perspectives to explore values and meaning. Sessions often involve talking through problems, clarifying goals, and practicing small behavior changes.

He has experience working with children, adolescents, and older adults, and has provided individual, group, and family therapy. His background includes assessment and evaluation work and supporting people with substance use concerns and co-occurring conditions. He is also a certified grief counselor.

In sessions he aims to meet people where they are without judgment. He describes therapy as a journey where he acts as a guide while clients set the pace. That approach can help people manage panic, sleep problems, relationship strain, parenting stress, workplace issues, and low self-esteem.

Russ offers support for practical problems like coping with life changes and rebuilding after loss. He also addresses intimacy issues, attachment concerns, and feelings of guilt or shame. For those facing midlife questions, he helps clarify values and next steps.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters and take small actions that match those values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life changes by focusing on meaningful goals rather than getting stuck in unhelpful thoughts. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and understanding without judgment, helping people feel heard and supported as they work through problems.

Finding the right approach usually happens together. The therapist will discuss your goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs and adapt methods over time. That collaborative process means techniques can shift from mindfulness practice to values work or deeper conversations about life purpose as needed.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking because the biography lists a background in individual, group, and family sessions but does not specify current formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break or participating without a commute. Some formats reduce bandwidth needs or let people take part without being on camera. Discuss practical needs with the therapist when you schedule so sessions match your routine and goals.