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Much of our lives are series of automatic reactions and habits. In between being in these autopilot modes, we can have moments of awareness something isn’t quite right or we envision our life differently. In our work together, I will utilize our relationship to help expand your awareness and move toward acceptance and deciding on an appropriate action. My role is to provide safety, security and honesty for you to use and explore what is most important in your life. One of my personal beliefs is that we all have the capacity to change and that we all are doing the best we can with the tools we have.

I provide individual psychotherapy to adults age 21 and over. My interests and expertise center around enhancing self-awareness, self-regard, confidence, and assertiveness; exploring and directly experiencing difficult or painful feelings, and increasing the capacity to accept, understand, and work them through; improving troubled relationships, including fears about, and barriers to, deeper emotional closeness; clarifying what one most fundamentally values and wants in life, and creates and finds meaning; working with loss, grief, and mourning; and managing stress and anxiety, drawing on mindfulness approaches when appropriate.

I use a solution-focused, strength-based approach in a safe, supportive and confidential environment to help people move toward a more satisfying life. I truly look forward to helping you navigate thru whatever challenges you may be struggling with. I am currently accepting new clients so feel free to call or email.

Welcome - I'm so glad you're here! I know finding a therapist can be daunting, but it is so worth it when you find someone you can trust. Whether you are navigating a new challenge life has thrown at you or are choosing to tackle a longstanding problem, I would be honored to be part of your team. Clients from all walks of life are welcome. I value clients' diversity and aim to treat each individual as holistically as possible. If you are looking to grow yourself and your relationships into the best that they can be, I would love to meet with you and accompany you on that journey.

Have you lost touch with what used to matter to you? Perhaps your former goals have lost their luster or the attainment of these has proven disappointing. Can you find your way back to an enjoyable life—toward one worth living? I hope to help you to address these questions and worries with curiosity, compassion, humor and reflection.

Many of us were never helped to identify and experience our full range of emotions. When emotions are not understood and put into words they get discharged through action, usually in ways which are detrimental to our wellbeing. Depression, anxiety, impulsivity, and addiction are some of the harmful ways these emotions get enacted. My goal is to create a relationship with the client in which these emotions can be explored and integrated, which results in greater freedom to meet life's challenges and enjoy life's gifts.

With 30 years of experience, Dr. Russo's psychotherapy practice serves adults in a comforting and confidential setting. Quality treatment is provided which is evidence based, time-effective, and based on your chosen treatment goals. Individual psychotherapy is available. Office hours are Monday through Friday 12:00- 8:00 pm. Together, we will strive for wellness, balance and recovery in your life. Dr. Russo is a member of the New York State Psychological Association as well as the Genesee Valley Psychological Association.

The journey of therapy should be something you are drawn toward, not something you have to convince yourself to do. I want my clients to look forward to coming to their sessions, especially when what we're working through is tough. Therapy is a serious and powerful undertaking, but it doesn't have to be ominous. I think being down-to-earth and as lighthearted as possible about the institution of therapy helps to make it feel more accessible and fight any stigma attached to it. I look forward to working with you, you and your partner, or your family!

People decide to begin therapy for a variety of reasons. Many have had damaging experiences that they are unable to put behind them. Some feel stuck or make the same mistakes over and over and are unsure why. Others have chronic feelings of low self-worth. Others suffer from excessive worry or panic attacks.

Effective therapy develops goals for change. Treatment also supports establishing new ways of experiencing life, behaviors and relationships. My private practice emphasizes making change through openness and trust, and building a personal plan that suits your unique life circumstance. There is no prescription for the length of therapy; some changes can occur with a few sessions and others may taken longer. Having realistic goals can help define when therapy is completed. Please call or email me learn more.

As a semi-retired practitioner, my aim is to provide affordable and effective counseling (not clinical therapy) to folks needing to get ‘unstuck’. Our focus will center largely on how to manage/enhance day to day challenges such as relationships, dealing with anxiety and depression, and rediscovery of your sense of purpose, meaning and direction in life. Our work together will be a collaborative process that builds on both your emerging insights and the application of concrete steps that lead you to making choices and taking steps that promote your ability to be happy in your life.

If you’ve been struggling to navigate challenges in your daily life, or are experiencing anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or relationship detriments, it can be an isolating experience. If you’re reading this, you recognize the need to make a change, and have already taken the first step. Let’s take the next step together, and further explore how you can restore your best self. Whether you have a goal in mind, are interested in developing new skills for personal success, or are looking for guidance, I look forward to the opportunity of supporting you on your journey of healing and health.

Relationships and trauma are my focus. I work with couples and individuals to help create more security in how people relate to themselves and those around them. I have a substantial capacity for being present with people working with extreme emotions and painful conflict; providing insight and modeling compassion. Blending therapeutic approaches with mindfulness and grounding techniques, I focus on the here and now to help clients recognize and work on their patterns as they arise in the moment. My experience addressing the socialization of men in our culture and masculinity issues also aid the self-discovery and healing process