Russell Durdunji

My communication style

Direct and warm. I don't talk around hard things, and you won't get a lot of "tell me more" in place of a real response. I'll reflect what I hear, push back when it's useful, and be honest when something isn't working. Therapy should feel real, not performed.

My journey to mental healthcare

I came to this the way many therapists do: through my own hard seasons. Army Infantry, an MBA, a faith reconstruction, burnout, and a slow rebuild. Somewhere in there I realized I was good at helping people think through the mess. Grad school made it official.

My goals for you

We'll get clear on what's actually driving the problem, not just what's uncomfortable, and build from there. I check in throughout the process and track our progress. I'd rather we adjust course mid-treatment than drift through sessions without traction.

Our first session

Mostly me listening and asking a lot of questions. I want to understand where you are before I have opinions about where you're going. We'll cover what brought you in, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping to feel or do differently. Low pressure, but not passive.

I identify as...

• Male
• Caucasian or White
• Christian