- LMFT
- Depression support
- Client-centered care
About Russell
Russell Pippin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with three decades of clinical experience. He has worked in private practice, at a county behavioral health agency, and as a clinical supervisor for school-based mental health services. Russell emphasizes partnering with each person to find practical ways forward.
He blends straightforward, person-focused therapy with several evidence-based methods. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life transitions. Russell pays attention to the specific challenges around work, relationships, and self-worth.
His approach is warm and direct. He listens first, then helps people identify small, doable steps they can take. He incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and uses client-centered techniques to ensure people feel heard.
Russell also draws on trauma-focused work and relationship methods when those match a person's goals. He mentions experience with EMDR-informed approaches and Imago relationship work as tools he may use. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are part of his toolkit as well.
He describes his faith as an important part of his life and says it informs his commitment to helping people discover strengths and live well. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can begin by using the site’s Start Therapy flow.
He blends straightforward, person-focused therapy with several evidence-based methods. Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and big life transitions. Russell pays attention to the specific challenges around work, relationships, and self-worth.
His approach is warm and direct. He listens first, then helps people identify small, doable steps they can take. He incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and uses client-centered techniques to ensure people feel heard.
Russell also draws on trauma-focused work and relationship methods when those match a person's goals. He mentions experience with EMDR-informed approaches and Imago relationship work as tools he may use. Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are part of his toolkit as well.
He describes his faith as an important part of his life and says it informs his commitment to helping people discover strengths and live well. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can begin by using the site’s Start Therapy flow.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.