Growth happens
one step at a time.

The first step is always the hardest. We make it easier.

Who we help

Compassionate care for different walks of life.

We understand that each person's journey is unique, and their struggles, challenges, and goals are deeply personal. Our commitment is to offer tailored counseling and support that respects and honors these differences.

Adults, Youth, Individuals, Couples, Family, LGBTQ+, People with disabilities

  • Vocational Counseling
  • Rehabilitation Counseling
  • Mental Health
  • Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
  • Trauma
  • Support for Medication Assisted Treatment
  • Religious Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Substance Use
  • Adjustment to Disability
  • Cultural Counseling if New or Returning to the US
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Gary Russell MA, LPCC-S, LICDC, CRC
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, Ashland Theological Seminary, 2002
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, License C.0007679 (More info)
  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervision Designation, License E.2001844-SUPV (More info)
  • Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor, License LICDC.162577 (More info)
  • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, #94588 (More info)

Greetings! Although born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio I have a diverse background with a wide range of experiences. Due to a sports injury my senior year of high school, I have severely limited vision so I understand what it means to live with physical limitations. I have worked with people with disabilities, lived on the east and west coasts as well as Mexico for 5 years. Although I have deep roots in the Christian church I have experienced trauma through a para-church organization, which led to my own journey of counseling and have become better for it. I have completed many marathons so I know what it means to persevere and work hard even when you want to quit.

My varied life experiences have shaped my empathetic approach to helping others. I believe in people, that we can change, that we can be better today than we were yesterday and be better tomorrow than we were today. Whether it's work, school or home, I can help you clarify your goals so that you can be just a little better.

Whatever you do, the first step is always the hardest.

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