Danna Russell, LCSW

Danna Russell is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience based in Utah. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem in ways that fit their daily lives. Danna pays special attention to caregiver strain and compassion fatigue, and she works with people navigating ADHD, impulse control, and codependency concerns.

Her sessions are straightforward and practical. She helps people untangle communication problems and the guilt or shame that can follow difficult choices. She also supports clients who are rethinking life purpose, facing mood struggles, or dealing with somatic symptoms linked to stress.

Danna uses approaches grounded in research while keeping conversations warm and down-to-earth. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behavior. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma-related material and Internal Family Systems to look at inner parts and how they relate.

She aims to help clients see small, manageable steps that lead to clearer thinking and steadier days. Sessions focus on practical tools, clearer communication, and ways to rebuild self-compassion. People come away with tangible strategies to handle work strain, relationship friction, and the everyday demands of caregiving.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. New clients start by completing a short questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy useful for online sessions because it centers on identifying thought patterns and practicing new behaviors between meetings. CBT sessions often include straightforward exercises and homework that fit well into week-to-week online meetings.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is used to process distressing memories and feelings; when appropriate, it can be adapted to a virtual setting with guided techniques and careful pacing. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and talk to different inner parts, which can be done through conversation and guided imagery in remote sessions.

Danna treats deciding on an approach as a team effort. She will talk with clients about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what feels most helpful. This collaborative process helps find a way of working that fits the person's needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit better into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to maintain regular sessions. Others choose formats that reduce screen time or support shorter check-ins during a workday. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that works with everyday life.