Therapist profile
Ronda Russell, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R in New York - Stress and Anger support
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- CredentialsLCSW-R
- LicenseLCSW-R, New York / 074150
- NPI1639488265
- Experience33 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew York
About
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Ronda
Ronda Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered (LCSW-R) in New York with 33 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleeping problems, anger, and other life challenges.
Ronda focuses on straightforward talk and practical skills. She concentrates on building a clear working relationship so clients can speak openly about thoughts and feelings. She encourages people to try different ways of coping and to notice what changes help them most.
Her work commonly addresses patterns that keep problems repeating, such as communication breakdowns, control issues, codependency, and attachment concerns. She also supports people facing big life events like divorce, caregiving stress, chronic illness, cancer, or aging-related transitions. Career questions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression are also areas she has handled in practice.
Ronda uses a mix of methods aimed at helping people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, bring mindful awareness to difficult moments, and tell the stories that shape their choices. Motivational interviewing techniques are part of her approach when people want help making a change. Narrative and solution-focused ideas guide shorter-term work.
People working with her can expect practical listening, direct feedback, and tools to manage day-to-day problems. She asks clients to set goals and then checks in about what works. The emphasis is on usable skills for handling stress, anger, relationships, and ongoing life demands.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at the client's pace. It helps people feel understood and decide what changes matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete techniques for managing anger, anxiety, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice strong emotions without immediately reacting, which can reduce impulsive responses.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds helpful. That shared testing helps identify practical steps for coping with anger and stress.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep momentum while learning CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, or client-centered conversations that address anger, relationships, and everyday stresses.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, communication problems, and control issues to help people manage reactive patterns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on clear listening, direct feedback, and skills people can use in daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience in social work practice in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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