Qiana Russell, LISW, LCSW, CSW

Licensed in Ohio · 16 years in practice

Qiana Russell greets people who are ready for change with a calm, practical approach.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.2203970 · expires October 2026
LCSW, Georgia: CSW009389 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1952762759 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 16
Languages: English

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About Qiana

Qiana Russell greets people who are ready for change with a calm, practical approach. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and self-esteem. Qiana also supports people facing addiction, grief, trauma, and intimacy or relationship concerns.

She brings 16 years of experience and holds LISW, LCSW, and CSW credentials. Qiana centers sessions on each person's own story and strengths. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, manageable goals.

Background and approach

Sessions often include practical skills for handling intense feelings, improving communication, and building confidence. Her work draws on cognitive behavioral methods to spot unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Mindfulness practices are used to help people notice reactions and reduce overwhelm.

When trauma is involved, she uses focused strategies to address painful memories and their effects on daily life. Many clients appreciate short-term, goal-focused steps paired with deeper reflection when needed. Qiana helps people find better ways to cope with parenting challenges, family problems, and mood swings.

She also supports exploration of sexual orientation and identity for LGBT clients. Qiana practices in Georgia and has experience across community and clinical settings. She aims to make starting therapy straightforward - small steps first, steady progress after that.

Her style is practical, respectful, and focused on real-life results.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Qiana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Bipolar disorder
Communication problems
Family problems
Forgiveness
Mood disorders
Post-traumatic stress
Self-love

Approaches Qiana names

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Online support

How Qiana Uses Therapy Approaches Online

Client-centered work means the therapist follows the client's lead and builds on their strengths. In practice this looks like reflective listening, checking goals together, and shaping sessions around what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot patterns of thinking that lead to distress and then try different behaviors to get better results. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by focusing on clear, practical changes.

Mindfulness techniques teach simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away. These practices can reduce reactivity and help with anger, anxiety, and emotional regulation. The therapist will talk with the client about which approaches feel most useful and combine methods as needed to meet goals. Deciding on a path is collaborative - together they review what works and adjust the plan over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video sessions are good for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins, coping strategies between sessions, and when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy schedules and daily life.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Qiana commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, addictions, grief, trauma and intimacy-related issues, plus related concerns like communication and family problems.

What is her general therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and building skills to manage feelings and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Qiana has 16 years of professional experience working in community and clinical settings.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LISW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

In what languages can sessions be conducted?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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