- CBT techniques
- EMDR for trauma
- Parts work with IFS
About Danna
Danna Russell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Her practice also addresses caregiver strain, codependency, communication problems, impulsivity, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She favors straightforward, practical conversations that help clients name what is hard. Sessions focus on noticing patterns that keep problems going. Danna uses concrete strategies alongside deeper exploration of how past experiences affect present feelings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing when past events continue to cause strong emotional reactions. Internal Family Systems helps people look at different parts of themselves and how those parts interact.
Clients can expect a mix of short-term skills and longer conversations about patterns that repeat over time. She often helps people who feel stuck by translating emotional language into specific steps to try between sessions. Practical problem solving is paired with attention to underlying feelings.
Danna aims to support people carrying guilt or shame by naming those feelings and tracing where they come from. She helps clients weigh actions and values, and build clearer ways to communicate with themselves and others.
How Danna uses therapy approaches online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress by turning ideas into practical steps.EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a method some therapists use when past events still trigger strong emotions. It works by processing distressing memories so they feel less overwhelming in day-to-day life.
Internal Family Systems looks at different parts of a person - for example a critical part or a protective part - and helps those parts relate differently to one another. This can be useful when shame or self-criticism is persistent.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions are revisited as progress and obstacles become clearer.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten time spent traveling, and allow for different kinds of check-ins such as brief progress reviews. Mention any practical constraints or preferences when scheduling so the therapist can suggest a session pattern that fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver issues, codependency, communication problems, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame?
She helps clients name where guilt and shame come from and looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep those feelings active. Work combines practical steps and exploration of meaningful patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of experience as a clinician and practices as an LCSW. Her experience spans mood concerns, workplace stress, and caregiving strain.
Where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Utah. Sessions and services are provided from that professional location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.