Challis Russell, LPC, LCMHC

Challis Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in South Carolina with five years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, life changes, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.

She trained at Johns Hopkins University, earning a master’s degree in clinical counseling. Early in her career she worked with a diverse range of people, including adults, couples, families, and adolescents. That background informs a practical style that focuses on everyday problems and clear steps forward.

Challis draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the person's perspective. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to look at patterns of thinking and behavior that feed stress and anger. Mindfulness techniques are brought in to help with present-moment awareness and reducing reactivity.

She also uses solution-focused methods to set short-term, achievable goals. Sessions typically involve talking through current struggles, trying practical skills, and setting small experiments to test out new ways of handling conflict or strong feelings.

People who come for help with anger often want simpler ways to prevent snapping, manage built-up resentment, or respond differently when someone else is upset. Challis emphasizes plain-language tools clients can use between sessions to reduce spikes of anger and improve communication.

Her approach blends listening with concrete steps. She helps people notice patterns, practice skills, and track small changes. For someone juggling work, family, and strong emotions, she aims for pragmatic strategies that fit daily life.

How her therapeutic approaches work online