Russ Sanders , LPC

Russ Sanders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 11 years of clinical experience in the greater Atlanta area. He holds a master’s degree in Psychology from the University of West Georgia and brings a broad practice history that includes work with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and grounded in humanistic and existential theory, he emphasizes mindfulness, personal values, and the development of healthy relationships. He offers individual, group, and family therapy and draws on a strong background in assessment and evaluation to shape treatment plans. His experience includes helping people facing substance use concerns, dual diagnoses, and other co-occurring conditions, and he is also a certified grief counselor.

Russ approaches therapy from a nonjudgmental stance, meeting people where they are and motivating them to pursue their full potential. He frames therapy as a collaborative journey in which he serves as a guide, supporting clients as they work toward greater life fulfillment, improved coping, and stronger connections with others.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with a Licensed Counselor

Russ brings several evidence-informed approaches to online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and committing to small actions that move life in a chosen direction - it is often used for stress, anxiety, and patterns that limit daily functioning. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive relationship in which the therapist offers empathy, acceptance, and genuine presence so clients can explore their own solutions and grow at their own pace. Existential therapy explores life’s larger questions about meaning, freedom, and responsibility, helping people navigate transitions, loss, and identity concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Russ collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This shared decision-making helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or travel schedules. These options increase accessibility and let therapists and licensed professionals maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult.