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Taylor Russell
LPC-A, NCC
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As a therapist, I believe that every client I see is the expert on their own life, and should thus be treated with respect and as an equal partner in the therapeutic relationship. I strive to maintain a fully non-judgmental and empathetic approach. My goal is to create a space where all parts of you are welcome—even the ones you might not feel so comfortable with yet! Together, we'll explore the different parts of you, understand why they show up, and help them find more balance. I believe healing happens through connection with others and with yourself. Many struggles come from feeling disconnected, misunderstood, or isolated, and therapy can be a place to rebuild trust in relationships and in your own voice. I bring warmth, humor, and curiosity into our work, because growth often happens when we can feel both safe and real with one another.
Who I Work With
I often work best with... Anyone healing from difficult relationships or attachment wounds. Whether you've been in an abusive relationship, felt trapped in patterns that hurt you, or are learning to trust yourself again, we'll work together to rebuild your sense of safety, self-worth, and connection so you can build lasting, fulfilling relationships. Together, we explore the roots of these patterns with compassion—not shame—while helping you build stronger boundaries, self-worth, and relationships that feel safe, reciprocal, and authentic. Women’s issues & reclaiming your voice. Together, we unpack the pressures women are taught to carry—self-sacrifice, overfunctioning, perfectionism, and shrinking yourself to keep others comfortable. Using a decolonizing and relational lens, we work to reconnect you to your own voice, values, and power so you can set boundaries, trust yourself deeply, and live more authentically. People living with complex trauma. When the past shows up in your everyday life—in your relationships, your body, or your thoughts—it can feel exhausting. Together, we'll untangle those patterns, honor the parts of you that kept you going, and help you find steadiness again. College aged-adults & people navigating big life changes. Ending a long-term relationship, graduating college, moving to a new place—even good changes can stir up old fears and uncertainty. I'll walk alongside you as you adjust and create the next chapter on your terms.
In Session
In session, you can expect me to be warm, direct, and genuinely invested in your growth—willing to sit with the hard stuff while also finding moments of lightness. I don't believe in a "one-size-fits-all" approach, and I'll work with you to find the style that works best for you.
What Guides My Work
My approach is grounded in the belief that healing happens through connection—both with ourselves and with others. I draw from Relational-Cultural Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand their experiences with curiosity and compassion rather than judgment. I value authenticity, collaboration, and honoring the wisdom of each person's unique story. My training and work with women, attachment wounds, anxiety, relationship challenges, and complex trauma inform a practice that is warm, relational, and centered on helping clients build a more secure and connected relationship with themselves.
Personal Lens
As a woman in my twenties, I understand many of the unique pressures, transitions, and expectations that can come with navigating relationships, identity, career paths, family dynamics, and personal growth. My perspective is also shaped by my own experiences of learning to prioritize self-worth, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate a more compassionate relationship with myself. These experiences allow me to connect deeply with clients who feel stuck in patterns of people-pleasing, caretaking, perfectionism, or self-doubt. While your story is uniquely your own, I strive to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to move toward the life and relationships you want.