Russ Sanders, LPC - Therapist in Georgia

About Russ

Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with over 11 years of experience. He holds a master’s degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia and uses practical, down-to-earth conversation to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction.

Sessions are straightforward and focused on what matters most to a worried parent or adult searching for clearer direction. He emphasizes mindfulness and helping clients notice what matters to them.

Background and approach

Russ draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and humanistic and existential ideas to create a calm, nonjudgmental space. He encourages personal responsibility while respecting where each person starts. Russ has provided individual, group, and family therapy and has experience working with people across the life span.

He has helped clients dealing with substance misuse and co-occurring conditions, and he holds training as a grief counselor. That background supports practical work on loss and complicated emotions. In sessions, he blends talk and simple exercises that build coping skills and self-awareness.

He focuses on small, achievable shifts rather than wholesale change overnight. The aim is clearer thinking, steadier moods, and better day-to-day functioning. Russ prefers a collaborative, honest approach.

He invites clients to set goals and to test what helps in real life. Therapy is presented as a guided process where the client’s values lead the way.

Therapeutic approaches suited for online support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. It uses practical exercises and simple mindfulness practices to reduce the power of unhelpful thoughts and increase meaningful action. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, accepting relationship where the therapist listens closely and reflects what a person says to help them find their own answers.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit a person’s pace, and adjust over time. This is a collaborative process where the client’s needs and preferences guide which techniques are used.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people fit sessions around parenting, work, or school and keep continuity when schedules or locations change. For many, remote sessions make it easier to try therapy, maintain momentum between appointments, and practice skills in the real world while staying connected to a licensed professional.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

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.

Existential Therapy

Takes the larger questions seriously: meaning, choice, mortality, responsibility. Suited to periods when the difficulty is less a symptom than a sense that something has to change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Russ commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting issues, relationship and family challenges, mood disorders, and related problems such as sleep and self-esteem.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a conversational, nonjudgmental tone and combines talk with practical exercises. The focus is on noticing values, building coping skills, and making small changes that matter day to day.

What training and experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia. He has worked with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual, group, and family settings.

What credentials and where is he licensed?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as GA LPC LPC006428, and practices in Georgia.

Which languages are supported and can he work with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Georgia
Languages: English

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