Therapist profile
Ronda Russell, LCSW-R
New York
LCSW-R in New York - Relationships and Addictions
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- Credentials
- LCSW-R
- License
- LCSW-R, New York / 074150
- NPI
- 1639488265
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
About Ronda
Ronda Russell is a New York LCSW-R with 33 years of clinical experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns. She works with adults who are dealing with trauma, grief, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, parenting strain, mood disorders, and codependency-related patterns. Ronda speaks English and practices in New York.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what is happening in their lives. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and on noticing the thinking and behavior patterns that keep people stuck. Ronda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness in ways that aim to reduce worry and improve daily routines.
Her work blends client-centered listening with motivational interviewing and narrative methods. That means Ronda pays attention to personal values, what has kept someone moving forward, and the stories people tell themselves. She helps people test small changes and look at results rather than only talk about problems.
People who come to her practice often want help setting boundaries, managing anger, or reducing people-pleasing habits. She also supports clients facing chronic illness, caregiving stress, or major life transitions. Sessions include practical skill-building and short-term planning when that fits the concern.
Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Ronda's practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's concerns. Online sessions can use that approach to let someone talk through relationship patterns, codependency struggles, and emotional reactions while the therapist reflects and clarifies what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In online work CBT is practical: identify unhelpful thoughts, try small behavioral experiments, and track what changes. This approach often helps with anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. Online sessions can introduce short in-session exercises and plan daily practices to break cycles of worry or people-pleasing.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. This conversation happens early and can be adjusted as progress is assessed.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and remove travel time so sessions fit into everyday life. Many people find that remote sessions let them keep therapy consistent while managing family, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, mood disorders, ADHD, and codependency among other focuses.
What is her general therapy style?
She combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative approaches to help people try practical changes and reframe unhelpful stories.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of mental health and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.