Challis Russell, LPC, LCMHC

Challis Russell is a licensed professional counselor who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, depression, addictions, and identity concerns. She presents a calm, listening approach that puts the client's experience first. Challis uses straightforward talk, practical tools, and steady support so people can make real changes in daily life.

She earned a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and has five years of professional experience. Challis has worked with adults, couples, families, and adolescents and has supported people affected by trauma, domestic violence, and immigration-related stress. Her background includes work with a broad range of emotional and relational challenges.

In sessions she blends Client-Centered Therapy with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and strong emotions. These methods are used to address concerns like attachment, communication problems, infidelity, and blended family stress.

Challis describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals are clear and progress is tracked. She helps people identify small, manageable steps they can take between meetings. This approach is useful for problems such as anger, low self-esteem, impulsivity, and coping with life changes.

She practices in South Carolina and works in English. Challis holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and LCMHC, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Challis frequently uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on understanding each person's perspective and building a trusting, empathetic relationship. This approach helps people feel heard and leads to clearer personal goals and choices.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies for changing unhelpful patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and many relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and then shape sessions to fit. That process is collaborative and may combine elements from different methods as appropriate.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around work and family life, reducing commute time, and making it easier to attend regularly. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available options before booking so you know what will be offered. Licensed professionals can adapt conversational, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work well in an online setting, and sessions can focus on skills you can practice between meetings.