Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
5 Endorsed
2665 30th St (In-person/Telehealth), Santa Monica, CA 90405
Let's Connect (310) 439-8251
English
| español When it’s hard to manage emotions, feel secure in relationships or at work, and navigate life’s uncertainties, things can feel stuck or harder than they “should” feel. For some, this shows up as anxiety, depression, overthinking, addiction, or the effects of trauma. If you’ve found yourself repeating patterns that feel difficult to understand or change, it doesn’t have to stay this way. I help people better understand and manage what’s happening inside, to find more calm, clarity, and safety - to get unstuck, so they can live more fully and freely.
My approach is thoughtful and collaborative, focused on the present moment and what matters to you most. I'm both supportive and direct. I listen closely with care and curiosity, aiming to create a space where you feel understood, and freer to engage with life.
I’ve trained extensively in psychoanalytic therapy and ERP, and have experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, addiction, and OCD—including mental compulsions (“Pure O”). If you’d like to explore working together, I’d be glad to connect.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Check, ZelleInsurance
- Out of Network
Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (310) 439-8251
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 154137 Alex J. Russan
- Attended Antioch University, Los Angeles, Clinical Psychology
- Certificate from Altered States Program (Addiction, Eating and Personality Disorders), LAISPS
- Certificate from Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program, The Los Angeles Institute & Society for Psychoanalytic Studies
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (310) 439-8251
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Adoption
- Alcohol Use
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Depression
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gambling
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Addiction
- Substance Use
- Video Game Addiction
Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (310) 439-8251
5 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
I also speak
Portuguese ,
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Existential
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Multicultural
- Psychoanalytic
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
Alex J. Russan
Marriage & Family Therapist
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (310) 439-8251
Location
Additional Location
FL (Telehealth)
Miami, FL 33129
(310) 439-8251