- Relationship challenges
- Social anxiety and panic
- Communication skills
About Erin
Erin Russell is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Alabama with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, and major life changes. Social anxiety and phobia, panic attacks, and mood challenges are also areas she helps address.
Erin focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions. She helps clients improve communication, manage impulsivity, and work through control issues. Sessions often include steps for reducing panic symptoms and handling moments of intense anxiety in social settings.
She also spends time on self-directed work such as rebuilding self-regard and exploring forgiveness. Many clients bring concerns about isolation or losing a sense of purpose, and Erin talks through ways to reengage with meaningful activities and relationships. Her style is direct and respectful, avoiding labels in favor of clear strategies.
Erin describes her practice as secular and nonjudgmental. She encourages people to bring what feels most pressing to each session and to try small, practical changes before moving on to deeper themes. Progress is paced to fit each person's circumstances.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Sessions are delivered under a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Erin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with social anxiety, panic, and relationship strain. One common approach focuses on skills for reducing panic and managing anxious responses - this involves slow, practical steps to notice triggers and practice grounding or breathing methods to reduce intensity. Another approach centers on communication skills training, teaching concrete ways to express needs and set boundaries in relationships without escalating conflict.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Erin works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's goals and lifestyle, combining skill practice with discussion of the experiences that shaped current patterns. Clients and therapist check in and adjust the plan as needed so the work feels useful and manageable.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit therapy into a weekday break, avoid travel time, or use a shorter phone check-in when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work, making it practical to practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, coping with life changes, social anxiety and panic, mood concerns, and related issues like isolation and control patterns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes practical skills and clear steps. Sessions focus on communication, managing impulsivity, and strategies to reduce panic and social anxiety symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as an LMFT practicing in Alabama.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary by location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and pricing depends on that subscription plan.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.