Danna Russell

Danna Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and workplace concerns. Her sessions aim to be practical and down-to-earth. She uses methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems to help people break unhelpful patterns. Conversations often start with immediate concerns and move to small, manageable steps that fit daily life. Danna pays attention to how responsibilities and relationships affect mood and direction. She helps people untangle guilt, set clearer boundaries, and respond differently to stress. For those questioning life purpose or feeling stuck after change, she offers focused conversations about values and next steps. Her background in social work informs a problem-solving approach. She draws on evidence-based tools to address symptoms and patterns rather than abstract theory. Sessions are aimed at practical coping, clearer communication, and changes that can be tried between meetings. People who prefer straightforward guidance and a focus on real-life problems may find this approach useful. To start, clients follow the site process to view online therapy options, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How her approaches translate to online work

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, stress, and workplace or relationship patterns and tends to include practical exercises you can try between sessions.

EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, targets distress linked to upsetting memories or strong emotional reactions. It uses structured procedures to reduce the intensity of those reactions and can be helpful for grief, trauma-related responses, and moments of intense shame or guilt.

Internal Family Systems looks at inner parts and their roles. It helps people recognize self-critical or reactive parts and learn new ways to relate to them, which can reduce impulsivity and codependent patterns.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals, symptoms, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That choice can change over time as you see what helps.

The biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online session options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can also adapt exercises, EMDR procedures, and practical homework for remote sessions so therapy fits daily life.