Jodie Russell

My communication style

My communication style is approachable and down-to-earth. I prioritize building rapport as I feel a collaborative partnership is important in the therapeutic process. I consider myself present and engaged during sessions, while practicing active listening, lack of judgment, and the occasional use of humor.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started from a curiosity into why we do what we do and how we get where we are. Learning more about trauma further fueled this curiosity and demonstrated how we truly can change and overcome almost anything.

My goals for you

I prioritize collaboration, which means you decide what your goals are and what is most important for you to focus on during the therapeutic process. We'll work at your pace, exploring both what's painful and what's possible, and you can change the direction of your goals as you gain new insights and as needed.

Our first session

Because I value rapport, the first session is really a time for us to get to know each other. While history gathering is an important part of the first session, it is mostly a conversation and a time to answer questions, discuss expectations, fears, etc.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White