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Ronda Russell

Supportive social worker for family concerns

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Credentials
LCSW-R
Experience
33 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ronda

Ronda Russell is a licensed social worker who brings 33 years of practice to everyday concerns. She uses a straightforward, warm approach that aims to make conversations manageable. Parents and adults find her practical and supportive when life feels overwhelming.

She focuses on common stresses such as anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship or family tensions. Ronda helps people talk through worries about parenting, intimacy, work, and changes in health or caregiving roles.

Background and approach

Her work includes helping clients manage anger, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. In sessions she creates a nonjudgmental space for honest talk. Clients describe starting from where they are and building coping skills they can use right away.

She draws on therapies that help change unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that cause pain. Ronda blends practical strategies with attention to personal stories. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to address thinking patterns and narrative ideas to help people make sense of their experiences.

Mindfulness practices are included when people want concrete ways to lower stress in the moment. Licensed in New York as an LCSW-R, she offers many years of clinical experience to guide work on coping and life transitions. The tone is collaborative - Ronda supports each person in choosing steps that feel realistic.

She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Therapeutic approaches and online options that fit family life

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building trust. It gives people a chance to name what matters and to set goals at their own pace, which can help with relationship and parenting stresses.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, shows practical links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It’s useful when anxiety, depression, sleep problems, or unhelpful patterns are getting in the way of daily life.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice the present moment without judgment. Short practices can reduce stress and help with emotional regulation during parenting or caregiving demands.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Ronda will collaborate with each person to identify which strategies match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on thinking patterns, personal stories, or present-moment skills, and adjust as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy family schedules. Sessions can be done via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different comfort levels and routines. This variety makes it easier to keep continuity of care when life gets hectic and supports steady, practical progress.

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 kinds of problems does Ronda help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and family tensions, parenting challenges, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Ronda offers a warm, nonjudgmental approach that focuses on practical skills and honest conversation. She combines supportive listening with straightforward tools to manage symptoms.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a licensed social worker with 33 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed and based?
Ronda holds the New York LCSW-R license with registration number 074150 and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by 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 according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
33 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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