Dorothy Russell, LISW, LCSW
Licensed in Maryland · 7 years in practice
Dorothy Russell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma and depression.
License and registration
- LCSW-C, Maryland
- 24640 · expires October 2026
- LCSW, Delaware
- Q1-0012164 · expires January 2027
- LISW, Ohio
- I.2506441 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1700587029 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
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About Dorothy
Dorothy Russell is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, trauma and depression. She speaks plainly and listens closely so people feel heard. Dorothy encourages small, steady steps toward feeling better and more in control.
Her approach is warm and practical. Sessions focus on what feels most urgent and useful for each person. She creates space to talk through difficult memories, overwhelming emotions, or confusing decisions without judgment.
Background and approach
Dorothy draws on several therapy methods to fit individual needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change. She has seven years of clinical experience and holds both an LISW and an LCSW. Dorothy works with people dealing with life transitions, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, and family of origin concerns.
She also supports those facing postpartum depression, issues related to adoption and foster care, and problems with communication and isolation. Sessions are offered in English and are conducted online through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire helps pair people with a therapist and then sessions are scheduled based on availability.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dorothy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dorothy names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How these approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel uncertain about change by clarifying goals and building motivation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then adapt techniques over time. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are expected as progress and needs evolve.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy schedules or limited local options. Video calls let visual cues guide conversations, phone sessions can fit into short breaks or require less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging make it easy to check in between sessions. These options provide flexibility to match a person’s routine and comfort while using the approaches above to address stress, trauma, addiction concerns, and mood struggles.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dorothy focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical, offering a nonjudgmental space to talk and try small steps toward change.
What experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress and family of origin issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an LISW and an LCSW and practices with a license based in Ohio.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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