About Danna
Danna Russell is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience working in Utah. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or compassion fatigue. She meets people where they are and aims to make therapy feel practical and workable for everyday life.
She helps individuals sort through communication problems, codependency, and feelings of guilt or shame. Her work also supports those juggling caregiver stress and the challenges of ADHD.
How Danna works
Danna pays attention to how impulsivity, somatic symptoms, and workplace pressures show up in day-to-day living. Danna uses approaches that target thoughts, feelings, and internal parts of the self. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and change unhelpful habits.
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for processing hard memories and Internal Family Systems to understand inner parts that influence behavior. Sessions are focused on clear goals and practical steps people can try between meetings. She values straightforward conversation, gentle challenge, and building on existing strengths.
Many clients work on improving mood, increasing self-love, and finding clearer direction in life. Danna offers sessions in English and provides a range of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. People begin by answering a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 18 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Utah |
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Approaches that translate well to online care
Many sessions combine Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and work with inner parts to make change more concrete. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce anxiety or lift mood. It often includes homework and skills practice between sessions.Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used to help process painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity. EMDR typically involves guided processing that can be adapted for remote sessions when needed. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people notice and talk with different inner parts that influence feelings and actions, making it easier to shift unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and how symptoms show up to recommend methods that fit each person. Together they adjust the plan as needed so work in sessions feels useful and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for longer visits that use visual cues, phone can be a lower-bandwidth option, and chat or text are useful for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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