About Nicole Russo, Therapist

I offer specialized services and evidence-based treatment in the areas of anxiety, depression, relationship and marital concerns, trauma and stress-related issues, and addiction recovery. If you would like to learn more about the areas that I specialize in click here. In addition to offering individual, couple, and family therapy, I also offer group therapy. Sessions can be made for both in person at my office in Chestnut Hill, PA, or virtually.

I will serve as a guide for you to discover a deeper understanding of yourself, your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Building a relationship with your therapist that fosters trust, encourages accountability, provides an atmosphere of safety, and allows for laughter and levity is key to healing. Together we will get to the root of the issue to create true and lasting healing.

In my practice I fluidly integrate different types of therapy to offer my clients the greatest chance of success. Some of the approaches I utilize are: Cognitive Behavioral and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), and Person-Centered/Strengths-Based approaches all through a trauma informed lens. The type of therapeutic approach used is typically determined by examining the client’s presenting symptoms, what will yield the fastest results for them, and what has been established as the empirically validated treatment forum for that issue or disorder. If you are interested in what might work best for you and your concerns, reach out today to chat. Click on each of the approaches above to learn more about them!

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

If you are in need of assistance learning how to navigate your emotions, cope with anxiety, panic attacks, experiencing a life transition, or having symptoms of depression, I can help you to find more calm and wield your emotions more fluidly.

We will develop treatment that is highly personalized and will target your specific needs, utilizing evidence-based interventions and a person-centered approach. The goal is to leave you feeling empowered and armed with knowledge and skills after each session. Sessions may consist of utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to uncover unhelpful belief systems, teaching body-based relaxation techniques, or emotional processing designed to get at the heart of the issue. The atmosphere is always one of acceptance and safety.

Understand that anxiety and depression often manifest differently for each person, one individual may experience one kind of symptom more than another. If you have any questions at all regarding what you are experiencing, please feel free to reach out.