Megan Russis , LICSW

Megan Russis is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, cope with addictions, build motivation and self-esteem, and address depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, sleep and eating concerns, and mood disorders such as bipolar conditions. Her work also includes support for career transitions, parenting and postpartum difficulties, and struggles with isolation or impulsivity.

Megan approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, believing that each person is the expert of their own story and brings important resources to the healing process. She combines practical strategies with collaborative listening to help clients clarify goals, strengthen coping skills, and make tangible changes. Whether a person is facing a midlife transition, addiction concerns, communication problems, or the aftermath of abuse, she aims to offer grounded, empathetic guidance that meets clients where they are.

Respectful and encouraging, Megan emphasizes small, achievable steps and the courage it takes to seek a more fulfilling life. As a LICSW - a licensed clinical social worker qualified to assess and treat mental health concerns - she blends evidence-informed techniques with a client-centered stance to support lasting growth and recovery.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Megan draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy and collaboration and is helpful for building self-awareness, strengthening self-esteem, and navigating life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is effective for managing anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and many everyday stressors by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving.

In addition, Megan incorporates motivational interviewing when clients are weighing change or working through ambivalence, offering a respectful, goal-focused conversation that supports motivation and commitment to meaningful steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Megan works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps explore what fits best and adjusts strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care. These formats provide flexible ways to access support from licensed professionals while working toward practical, achievable change.