Challis Russell , LPC, LCMHC

Challis Russell approaches mental health as an essential part of whole-person well-being, bringing a holistic perspective to counseling that attends to physical, social, and emotional needs. She leads with empathy and careful listening, taking time to learn each person’s background and the specific concerns that brought them to therapy. After earning a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Johns Hopkins University, she built experience working with a diverse range of clients, including adults, couples, families, and adolescents.

Challis has provided support for people affected by anxiety, depression, trauma, domestic violence, and immigration challenges, and she is prepared to offer counseling to those populations. She integrates evidence-informed methods while honoring each client’s individual goals and experiences. Challis holds professional counseling credentials - LPC and LCMHC - which indicate state-level licensure to practice clinical counseling. Her practice emphasizes a collaborative, respectful style that encourages growth, healing, and practical coping strategies tailored to each person’s life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Challis Russell uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients’ priorities guide the work - this approach helps people explore personal values, strengthen self-awareness, and address relationship or family concerns. She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that examines thinking patterns and behavior to develop coping skills useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. When appropriate, mindfulness therapy is incorporated to help clients build present-moment awareness and reduce reactive responses to difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Challis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Treatment plans are flexible and adjusted over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier for people with busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or distance constraints to connect with licensed professionals and continue consistent, goal-focused work from wherever they are.