About Russell
Russell Pippin is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in California. He brings 30 years of clinical experience across independent practice, county behavioral health, and school-based mental health services. Russell combines a faith-informed motivation with professional experience to support people facing anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and major life changes.
He keeps sessions direct and calm. Russell listens closely and helps people name what feels overwhelming. He uses practical strategies to reduce panic, manage mood shifts, and tackle workplace or relationship stress.
Background and approach
Russell's background includes a bachelor’s degree from Simpson Bible College and a master’s degree in Counseling with a focus on marriage, family, and child counseling from California State University, Fresno. He has worked as a clinical supervisor and supported mental health programs in schools and community agencies. Therapy sessions draw on client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices.
Russell also uses EMDR and elements of Imago relationship work when they suit someone’s goals. He aims to make therapy understandable and useful from the first visit. People come to him for help with panic attacks, trauma and abuse, control issues, forgiveness, self-esteem, and midlife transitions.
He discusses options and next steps plainly, so people can decide what feels right for them.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Russell often uses client-centered therapy to begin work with someone. That means the therapist focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them set clear goals. It is helpful for people who need space to sort feelings and clarify what they want to change.He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT includes practical exercises and skill-building to reduce anxiety, manage panic, and shift unhelpful patterns. EMDR is used for trauma-related symptoms; it involves guided attention and processing aimed at reducing the intensity of disturbing memories.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what helps most, so the process stays flexible and client-focused.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is a good option for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for quick reflections, between-session support, or when writing things out feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 30 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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