Russell Williams, LCSW

Licensed in Virginia · 8 years in practice

Russell Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship worries.

License and registration

LCSW, Virginia: 0904008287 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1396178836 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Russell

Russell Williams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship worries. He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming. Russell welcomes conversations about grief, self-esteem, addiction, ADHD, and life transitions.

He works with people who want practical ways to cope and move forward. Russell draws on eight years of direct therapy work within a longer mental health career.

Background and approach

He believes clients know themselves best and that a therapist’s role is to offer perspective and guidance. Sessions focus on building a trusting partnership where goals are clear and progress is measurable. His approach mixes client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior.

He also uses trauma-focused methods to address painful memories and solution-focused techniques to identify small, effective changes. Narrative ideas can help people reframe difficult life stories into more manageable chapters. In sessions, Russell aims to be straightforward and practical.

He helps people set short-term goals, try new coping strategies, and track what works. He also supports exploration of deeper patterns when that fits a person’s goals. Russell practices in Virginia as an LCSW and offers care that responds to each person’s needs.

He speaks English and works with adults seeking help for mood, stress, and relational concerns. He values collaboration and steady, achievable steps toward better daily functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD

Approaches Russell names

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Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's experience without judgment. It helps people feel heard and supported while they decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behaviors. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on safety, stabilizing symptoms, and working through traumatic memories in manageable steps to reduce their day-to-day impact.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try strategies, adjust the plan, and choose the mix of methods that fits the client’s needs and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for a fuller conversational experience, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging make shorter check-ins easier. These options make it simpler to keep regular sessions around work, caregiving, or busy days while still accessing consistent therapeutic support.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does he commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical, blending client-centered listening with cognitive-behavioral techniques, trauma-focused work, narrative ideas, and solution-focused steps to create clear, achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has eight years of direct therapy experience and a longer background in mental health services in a variety of roles prior to providing counseling full time.

What credentials and location should I know about?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Virginia.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats does he use?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for convenience and flexibility.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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