Therapist profile
Challis Russell, LPC, LCMHC
Licensed counselor - Family and relationship focus
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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Challis
Challis Russell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in South Carolina with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
She works in a straightforward way. Sessions begin with listening and learning about what is causing strain at home or work. She uses clear tools from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help people make changes that feel doable.
Challis draws on a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and practical experience with a mixed caseload. That experience included adults, couples, families, and adolescents and covered anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, and immigration-related stress. She combines that background with brief, skills-oriented strategies when appropriate.
In session she often focuses on communication problems, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, codependency, and relationship challenges such as infidelity or commitment doubts. She also offers support for life transitions, career uncertainty, and feelings of isolation or low self-esteem.
Her approach favors straightforward conversation, practical coping skills, and short-term goals when those suit the person. People can expect a calm pace, clear suggestions, guided mindfulness practice, and step-by-step problem solving.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Challis uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening carefully and reflecting back what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs to feel understood and to sort out their own priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses specific exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful patterns.She also draws on mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing practices. Mindfulness can help with stress, anger, and impulsivity by offering short skills people can use between sessions. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the client to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences rather than assuming one path.
The therapist’s session formats were not listed in the biography, so confirm which options are available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten commute time, and offer flexible check-ins that suit work or parenting hours. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused tasks to remote sessions so practical steps continue between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family issues does she help with?
She addresses blended family challenges, adoption and foster care concerns, communication problems, and issues around separation or divorce.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines client-centered listening with practical tools from CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to help people manage stress and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of experience and a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds the credentials LPC and LCMHC and practices in South Carolina with the listed licenses SC LPC and NC LCMHC noted in her profile.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when arranging care.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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