Russell Pippin, LMFT

Russell Pippin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California with 30 years of clinical experience. He has worked in private practice, county behavioral health, and as a clinical supervisor for school-based mental health services. Russell combines his long experience with a faith-informed sense of purpose to help people move toward healthier, more satisfying lives.

Russell keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical change. He listens first, then helps people clarify what matters most. He uses conversational, respectful language and invites clients to set goals that feel achievable. The work often centers on handling stress, anxiety, grief, and life changes including midlife transitions.

In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a collaborative, accepting space. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. For past trauma he incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when appropriate and agreed upon.

Russell also addresses relationship and workplace concerns and offers Imago-informed ideas for improving communication. He helps people with control issues, forgiveness, and growing self-love. The focus is on real-life steps that fit daily routines.

He earned a bachelor’s degree from Simpson Bible College and a master’s degree in Counseling - Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from California State University, Fresno. Russell holds a California LMFT and conducts therapy in English. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Russell’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy puts the client’s experience at the center; the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead to build trust and clarity. This helps when people need empathy, feedback, and a steady presence while they navigate life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way and testing small changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories by pairing focused attention with guided procedures that can lessen emotional charge from past events; it is often considered for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide whether to try a Client-Centered pace, add CBT exercises, or introduce trauma-focused methods such as EMDR when appropriate.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and travel by removing commute time and allowing sessions from different locations. They also allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn’t needed and make regular appointments easier to sustain for people with busy schedules or work demands.