Russell Goodwin, LCMHC

Russell Goodwin is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with a decade of experience helping adults move forward from depression, anxiety, and major life shifts. He focuses on practical steps and clear goals so people can build momentum instead of staying stuck. Russell takes a collaborative approach, working together to understand how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors.

He frames therapy as forward-looking work. Sessions focus on identifying what matters to the client and turning that into manageable action. The tone in the room is direct but compassionate, with an emphasis on small changes that add up over time.

Russell uses tools from cognitive behavioral ideas to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. He also blends acceptance and commitment ideas to help people live by their values, and motivational interviewing to support change when habits are hard to break. Solution-focused techniques help create short-term plans that lead to steady progress.

People often come for stress, relationship strain, career crossroads, or challenges like addiction, grief, and trauma. Russell can also help with self-esteem, parenting concerns, body image, and ADHD-related struggles. He explains steps plainly and checks in often so goals stay realistic.

Russell practices in North Carolina and brings practical coaching skills to clinical concerns. He favors evening hours for sessions, which can fit into busy schedules. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.

How Russell Uses Evidence-Informed Approaches Online

Russell uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns that fuel anxiety and low mood. CBT breaks problems into small parts and teaches skills you can practice between sessions.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult emotions are present. This can be useful for life changes, grief, and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss your goals and preferences and together you will choose methods that fit your needs. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and doable.

Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the therapist's available methods may change. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling sessions in the evening, reducing travel time, or choosing a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for your routine and goals.