Challis Russell, LPC, LCMHC - Therapist in South Carolina

About Challis

Challis Russell is a licensed counselor who focuses on family and parenting challenges alongside common concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, and depression. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand each family's situation. Parents will find a calm presence who aims to make sense of messy moments and help identify small, practical steps forward.

Her work is rooted in a holistic view of health that includes emotional, social, and physical well-being.

Background and approach

Challis earned a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and holds LPC and LCMHC licensure. She has five years of clinical experience and has worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in varied settings. In sessions she mixes hands-on problem solving with reflective listening.

That can mean identifying unhelpful thinking patterns or trying short experiments to change how family members interact. She also brings mindfulness skills when stress and anxiety feel overwhelming, and she uses focused, goal-oriented steps when people want faster change. Challis provides services while licensed in South Carolina and North Carolina - SC LPC 7920 and NC LCMHC 22216.

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients. Therapy is delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit busy family schedules. Her approach aims to be collaborative and practical.

Parents who want concrete strategies for communication, behavior, or life transitions will find a straightforward style and clear next steps.

Approaches that fit family life and online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person or family without judgment. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and figure out what matters most to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses small, practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns; this can be useful for anxiety, mood struggles, and everyday parenting stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works together with each family to match methods to goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying different techniques and adjusting plans based on what is working for the household.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules permit. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer shorter or more flexible check-ins that can work between school and work demands. These options help families access care without long commutes and support regular momentum toward their goals.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, LGBT concerns, intimacy problems, anger, self esteem, career and bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes including ADHD.

What kind of therapy style can I expect?

Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques. Expect listening, practical steps, and exercises to try between sessions.

How long has she been practicing?

She has five years of clinical experience after completing her graduate training in clinical counseling.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials with licenses listed as SC LPC 7920 and NC LCMHC 22216, and she practices from South Carolina.

Which languages and countries are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be held as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages: English

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