Russell Levine, LICSW
Practical, listening-based help for strong emotions
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
How Russell works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Russell
Russell Levine is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience. He focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and mood concerns in everyday life. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about hard feelings.
Sessions are straightforward and practical. Russell aims to help people feel heard and to find ways to act differently when emotions run high. Russell blends approaches that emphasize the person’s experience and present challenges.
Background and approach
He uses client-centered listening to understand what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behavior steps. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are also part of his work.
Mindfulness helps people notice moods and urges without acting on them. Narrative approaches help people reframe life stories that get stuck in shame or blame. He has worked with people facing depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship problems, and issues related to LGBT identity.
Russell also supports people dealing with eating concerns, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Russell practices in Massachusetts and offers sessions in English. He emphasizes collaboration - clients set goals and pace.
The first sessions focus on immediate coping strategies and practical next steps.
What Russell works with
Everything Russell lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Russell's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Russell lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Russell Brings Therapy Online with Practical Methods
Russell commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy when meeting online. Client-Centered Therapy is about listening closely and helping the person lead the conversation so sessions reflect their priorities and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior experiments to change how someone feels and reacts.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Russell will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what fits the person’s needs and preferences. He frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s experience guides the choices about techniques and pace.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow a traditional face-to-face feel, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, mood tracking, or when writing helps organize thoughts. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, parenting, or other obligations and support steady progress over time.
Questions people ask about Russell
What kinds of concerns does Russell address?
He helps people with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, LGBT-related issues, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Russell uses a practical, client-centered style that combines listening with hands-on techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and narrative work.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care, focusing on emotional regulation and life transitions.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
Russell is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - LICSW - practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.