- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Grief and addiction support
About Russ
Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood concerns, and relationship and family issues, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
He holds a master's degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia and has worked across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and older adults. His background includes assessment and evaluation, and he has helped people managing substance use and co-occurring conditions. He is a certified grief counselor and has provided individual, group, and family therapy.
Russ draws from several therapeutic approaches. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas alongside client-centered and existential perspectives. Mindfulness practices are part of his work and he also brings psychodynamic ideas into longer-term concerns.
In sessions he aims to be direct and practical. Conversations often include identifying what matters to the client, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practicing small steps that can fit into daily life. He also works on communication and relationship skills when those areas are a concern.
People contact him for a range of issues including panic, mood disorders, parenting stress, workplace problems, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy. He accepts international clients and offers help for those coping with life changes, loss, or substance-related problems.
If someone wants to try a first session they are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment through the site.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It is often useful for anxiety, panic, and problems that get in the way of daily living. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client’s perspective guides the session and the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship concerns, and emotional processing.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Russ will help figure out which methods fit best by talking about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. That collaborative decision is revisited as progress unfolds so the plan can change if needed.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules require it. They also let people choose whether to use video or other supported options depending on what feels most practical. The therapist and client can discuss how to structure sessions to match daily life and the goals they set together.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, mood concerns and relationship and family issues, and specifically lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He combines client-centered conversation with ACT ideas, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic thinking to help people notice patterns and try manageable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience as an LPC working in the greater Atlanta area with a range of ages and presenting concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia; he also has a master’s degree in psychology from the University of West Georgia.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific session formats.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.