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Online therapist

Dan Russo

Calm, practical guidance for family and life concerns

Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Dan

Dan Russo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Virginia who focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family matters, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He writes in plain terms and aims to help people reduce worry and regain a sense of balance. Dan combines real-world experience with professional training to offer straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed.

He draws on his personal values and years of life experience to bring empathy and calm to sessions.

Background and approach

Dan emphasizes clear conversation, practical steps, and steady encouragement rather than jargon. Sessions aim to identify specific worries, build helpful routines, and improve everyday communication. Dan uses evidence-based techniques to address problems like communication difficulties and questions about life purpose.

He helps clients break issues into manageable pieces and try new ways of coping. The work often involves homework between meetings so progress continues outside sessions. His background includes six years of counseling practice and the LPC credential.

LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Dan practices in Virginia and conducts work in English. People who choose him can expect a direct, compassionate style that balances personal insight with practical tools.

He encourages honest conversation and shared goal-setting. The focus is on steady improvement and clearer choices for daily life.

Evidence-based approaches and online access

Dan uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that aim to change unhelpful patterns and build useful habits. One common approach focuses on practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, pacing, and short exercises to reduce overwhelm in daily life. Another approach targets communication problems and relationship tensions by practicing clearer ways to speak and listen so conflicts can be handled more calmly.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals, needs, and preferences, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to share feedback so sessions stay practical and focused.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options allow people to connect from home or elsewhere and fit conversations into busy schedules. The variety of formats also makes it easier to try different ways of working until the right fit is found.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?
Dan works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, coping with life changes, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, compassionate approach that focuses on plain language, practical steps, and steady encouragement rather than clinical jargon.
What training and experience does he have?
He holds the LPC credential and has six years of counseling experience working with the concerns listed in his profile.
Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?
He is based in Virginia and is licensed as LPC with the license number VA LPC 0701015431.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
6 years
Licensed
Virginia
Languages
English

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