- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Addiction support
About Ronda
Ronda Russell is a New York LCSW-R with 33 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and other life challenges. Ronda speaks English and practices in New York.
Ronda uses straightforward conversation and active listening to help people sort through what feels overwhelming. She focuses on helping clients notice patterns, try new ways of coping, and practice skills between sessions. Sessions aim to be practical and clear so clients can use what they learn in everyday situations.
Her work draws on several well-established approaches. Client-Centered Therapy provides space for people to describe their concerns in their own words. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain stress or anxiety and to test new ways of responding. Mindfulness techniques help people practice paying attention to the present moment without judgment.
Ronda also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ready to make changes, and Narrative Therapy to examine the stories people tell about themselves. She has experience with issues related to parenting, sleep, anger, self-esteem, career changes, and managing chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities. Her aim is to help clients build concrete skills and clearer choices.
To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Anyone considering work with Ronda should confirm current session options before booking.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Ronda commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people describe their concerns in their own words so goals emerge naturally. CBT involves identifying thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress or anxiety and practicing specific strategies to change them.She also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity. These methods are practical and can be practiced between meetings to help with worries, sleep, and daily stressors. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and options and recommend what to try first.
The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into workdays, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find that remote sessions help them apply new skills directly to everyday situations, and Ronda will work with each person to shape the approach that fits their needs.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses direct listening and practical skill-building with approaches like Client-Centered Therapy and CBT to help people try different coping strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 33 years of professional experience as a New York LCSW-R.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed in New York as an LCSW-R and sees clients from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not accepting international clients; sessions are limited to the regions she supports from New York.
How are payments and cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.