Andrea Russo, LMHC, LPC

Andrea Russo is a licensed counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and major life changes. She is an LMHC and an LPC and brings a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Andrea encourages people to take that first step and recognizes it can feel hard.

She focuses on practical ways to manage emotions and day-to-day problems. Andrea uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on client-centered and existential ideas to help people clarify values and make decisions that fit their lives.

Sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental. Andrea listens closely and invites people to speak plainly about what is worrying them. Together they set goals and try small changes that can build confidence over time.

Andrea has worked in counseling roles for about 10 years across Florida and Georgia. Her experience includes helping people cope with grief, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, career stress, ADHD challenges, and concerns related to LGBT identity. She blends evidence-informed methods with attention to each person's priorities.

People who choose Andrea can expect direct feedback, practical skill-building, and ongoing collaboration about what is helping. She guides each person toward steps they can practice between sessions to move toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Andrea often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different actions to change feelings and results. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing everyday stressors. She also uses client-centered therapy, which centers on active listening and supporting each person to find their own solutions. This approach helps when someone needs a calm space to sort through values and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. That makes therapy a collaborative process where methods are chosen to match needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls are useful when visual cues and a face-to-face rhythm matter. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow short check-ins, written reflections, and ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to practice skills in real time.