Russell Higgins
Practical, direct therapy for stress and relationships
LCSW Nevada
- Experience
- 12 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Russell
Russell Higgins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with 12 years of therapy experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and anger.
Background and approach
Russell aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and straightforward. Russell keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth.
He listens first and asks questions to clarify what matters most. He encourages honest conversation and focuses on small, practical changes that make daily life easier.
In sessions he blends several approaches based on a client's needs. That can include Client-Centered techniques that emphasize the client's goals, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior, and the Gottman Method for relationship issues.
He also uses mindfulness and psychodynamic ideas when they fit the work. Many people come to Russell for help with communication problems, divorce or separation, family of origin concerns, fatherhood issues, loneliness, or end-of-life caregiving.
He works with issues related to guilt, shame, impulsivity, and finding life purpose. He also supports men who want a space to talk about their concerns.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented but still warm. Russell helps clients set small, achievable steps between meetings.
He explains methods in plain language and checks in about progress as therapy moves forward.
Approaches that translate to online work
Russell uses the Gottman Method to help partners improve interaction patterns and reduce conflict by focusing on communication skills and practical exercises for couples. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of his work and centers on listening, empathy, and following what the client says they want to change to build trust and clarity. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Russell works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts techniques so sessions stay relevant to what the client needs week to week.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and exercises that mirror in-person work. Phone sessions can be used when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, homework reviews, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options help clients keep therapy consistent while fitting it into daily life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Licensed in
Nevada
Languages
English