- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
- Self esteem work
About Russell
Russell Gordon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 16 years as an LMFT and over four decades of counseling experience. He works with people facing addictions, relationship difficulties, grief, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on social anxiety and phobia, communication problems, guilt and shame, and issues around life purpose and money.
Russell draws on long experience with couples and individuals. He uses straightforward talk and practical skill-building to address conflict and communication. He can help people prepare for marriage and improve how they and their partner talk to each other.
In sessions he looks at how patterns of behavior and thinking keep problems going. He helps clients practice different ways of responding so conversations and decisions change over time. For someone feeling isolated or blocked by shame, sessions aim to reduce what gets in the way of connection.
Russell has worked with people who struggle with addiction and with those carrying loss and grief. He also supports people dealing with money stress and with finding purpose. His background and long marriage inform his practical, experience-based approach.
People start by describing what feels most urgent. Russell then helps set clear goals and suggests specific skills to try between sessions. He asks about real-life situations and practices problem-solving steps so change can be noticed week to week.
How Russell’s methods translate to online work
Russell uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and behavior change. One approach emphasizes communication skills training - practicing specific ways to speak and listen so difficult conversations go differently and conflict de-escalates. Another approach targets patterns that maintain anxiety and avoidance - identifying thoughts and testing them with small behavioral steps to reduce fear over time.Choosing the right method is part of the process. Russell collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and day-to-day life, and he adjusts the plan as progress is made. This makes therapy a joint effort rather than a fixed program.
Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the profile does not list formats. Many people find remote work helps them schedule appointments more easily, practice new skills in everyday settings, or use shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and role-plays to an online setting so the work is practical and focused on change.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship problems, grief, and low self-esteem, and also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related issues.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses straightforward conversation and practical skill-building to change how people communicate and respond in real situations.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He holds 16 years as a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and over 40 years of professional counseling experience.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.