Counseling Services

Are you living or just existing?

Most of us want to grow and change, but we often don’t know where to begin. It’s easy to feel “stuck” when it comes to knowing how to deal with our anxiety, depression, self-doubt, self-loathing, poor relationships, traumatic experiences, death or loss, and just general feelings of meaninglessness in life.

Sometimes our path forward seems dark, confusing, or even impassible. We may find ourselves held back through repetitive and self-defeating patterns of thoughts and behaviors.  Instead of climbing over the mountains, we keep painfully circling the same territory again and again.

Meaning and Purpose may be your path forward

As a “mental health Sherpa” I can show you how to improve your journey. By therapeutically moving toward our values, meaning, and purpose we can find a more satisfying life, often without having to change our circumstances. This is the ACT way.

As you become healthier, your relationships will improve, you will feel better emotionally, and will help make the world around you a better place. Schedule a free phone consultation with me today to discuss the possibility of “trekking together.”

Together, we can find your way.

Michael Russo, MA, LMHC, NCC

Welcome! I’m sure you are here because you are looking for guidance or help. I use the phrase “mental health Sherpa” because I help people navigate the tough mountainous parts of their life’s journey. Long before I ever became a licensed counselor, it seemed people just naturally came to me for help with their problems. I believe it’s just who I am.

I’ve been described as warm and easy to talk to, and I usually make people laugh. Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of people find their way out of life’s difficult situations and become healthier versions of themselves.

*** Not available to take clients at this time ***

Client Focus: Adults 18 and older

Specialty Areas
• Grief and Loss
• Meaning, Purpose, and Values
• Lingering Family of Origin Issues

Issues
• Feeling lost or stuck after a Death or Non-death Loss
• Difficult Life Transitions
• Still “haunted” by Family of Origin “ghosts”
• Anxiety and High Stress
• Church “PTSD,” Spiritual Abuse, and Deconstruction
• Poor coping skills
• Depression
• Low self-worth

Types of Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Grief Companioning Model
• Schema and Attachment-based Therapy

Modalities:
• Individual counseling

Payment options
• Private Pay
• Pay directly from HSA debit cards or credit cards