Russell Higgins, LCSW - Therapist in Nevada

About Russell

Russell Higgins is a licensed clinical social worker who practices in Nevada and brings 12 years of therapy experience to his work. He focuses on everyday relationship challenges, stress and anxiety, family tensions, grief, and anger. He aims to make sessions straightforward and practical so parents and partners can use what they learn right away.

He keeps the room calm and nonjudgmental. Conversations are direct and focused on what matters most to the client.

Background and approach

He supports people as they sort priorities, set boundaries, and repair connections with others. Russell draws from several approaches to match each person’s needs. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and actions.

He employs Client-Centered Therapy to center the person’s own goals. He also incorporates elements of the Gottman Method when relationship dynamics are a main concern. Sessions tend to emphasize practical skills, clearer communication, and small behavior changes that make daily life easier.

He has worked with adults experiencing family of origin issues, fatherhood concerns, divorce or separation, issues around aging and end-of-life care, and feelings of isolation or guilt. Russell aims to help clients feel heard and able to take small steps toward better routines and closer relationships.

He expects therapy to be a collaborative process where the client guides the goals and he offers tools and perspective along the way.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and relationship work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience. It involves active listening, reflective feedback, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort their feelings and identify what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns that feed stress and anxiety. Sessions include simple exercises and homework to test new behaviors and shift thinking. CBT is useful for tackling worry, low mood, and patterns that harm relationships.

The Gottman Method offers tools for improving communication and repairing trust between partners. It emphasizes practical skills like soft startups, managing conflict, and rebuilding connection through small regular changes. This method is often used when relationship dynamics are a central concern.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your situation, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try. Decisions are collaborative and can change as goals evolve.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging offer shorter, flexible check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options can help parents and partners keep momentum while balancing family responsibilities.

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.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Russell address in sessions?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, grief, and anger. Additional areas include aging and geriatric issues, fatherhood matters, and end-of-life counseling.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are direct and practical with a calm approach. He helps people set goals, practice new skills, and improve communication.

How much experience does he have?

He has 12 years of experience providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 7883-C.

Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

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

What are the first steps to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Nevada
Languages: English

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