- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Challis
Challis Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with five years of experience based in South Carolina. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues listed in her profile. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Challis graduated with a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University. Her background includes work with adults, couples, families, and adolescents in a variety of settings. That experience shaped her practical, straightforward style. She focuses on what causes distress and what can make daily life more manageable.
In sessions she uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person’s priorities. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. Mindfulness practices and Solution-Focused strategies are also used to build small, concrete changes.
Challis often helps people who are coping with relationship strain, attachment or blended family issues, parenting challenges, and adoption or foster care matters. She also supports those dealing with substance-related concerns, impulsivity, anger, jealousy, and shame. Her approach is practical and action-oriented, aiming to identify clear next steps.
People can expect a session that centers their goals and looks for workable tools. The first meeting focuses on understanding what matters most and choosing a few small goals to work on together.
How her approaches translate to online work
Challis commonly draws on Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, clarifying what matters most, and letting the client guide priorities; it helps with relationship and life stressors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsivity.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. Adjustments are expected as the work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make it possible to continue work with a licensed professional from another location, including international clients, while focusing on useful tools and steps that can be practiced between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT and intimacy-related issues, among other areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses Client-Centered methods along with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help people set practical goals and change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience and holds a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is credentialed as an LPC in South Carolina and as an LCMHC in North Carolina, and she is based in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and scheduling when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.