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Theresa Russell

she/her
Theresa
is a therapist at Two Chairs.
Theresa enjoys helping clients slow down and notice what is happening inside the body, believing that the mind-body connection offers valuable insight into who we are and what we need. She approaches therapy from a deeply relational perspective and believes that feeling seen, heard, and understood is central to meaningful therapeutic work. While therapy can support symptom reduction, Theresa also recognizes that people are more than their symptoms or diagnoses. Her work integrates somatic and mindfulness-based approaches with exploration of unhelpful thought loops, while prioritizing authenticity, curiosity, and connection within the therapeutic relationship.
Outside of being a therapist, Theresa enjoys creating art, playing in nature, and exploring new interests. She is a lifelong learner who is always curious about what there is to discover and learn next.

License Information

Education and Experience

  • Previously a Therapist and Recovery Specialist at a community based residential program
  • Master's in Counseling from National University
  • Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education from College of Charleston

Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)
Mindfulness
Motivational Interviewing
Humanistic/Transpersonal
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Narrative Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Psychodynamic
Abstinence-Only Models of Recovery
Seeking Safety
Harm Reduction for Substance Use Disorders
Somatic Therapies

Clinical Issues

Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Substance Use
Childhood Challenges
ADHD
Autism
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Hoarding
Borderline Personality Disorder
Relationship Difficulties
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD

Specialties

Spirituality