- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and DBT skills
- Forgiveness work
About Anita
Dr. Anita Russell is an Oklahoma psychologist with 30 years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. She also supports people facing career stress, compassion fatigue, and concerns around self-esteem and motivation.
Her approach is straightforward. She listens first and then uses practical conversations to identify what feels most urgent. Sessions focus on skills people can use between meetings, and on examining patterns that keep anger and frustration cycling.
Dr. Russell uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's concerns and priorities. She brings Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to challenge unhelpful thinking and to build alternative responses. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance when feelings are intense.
In work with forgiveness, guilt, shame and self-love, she helps people name difficult feelings and practice small, repeatable habits that change how those feelings show up. Conversations include realistic steps for everyday life, such as specific strategies for responding to triggers at work or at home.
Her style favors clear goals and steady progress over time. People who want practical tools to manage anger, rebuild confidence, or navigate life changes will find focused, skills-based sessions and direct guidance on next steps.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the clients priorities. Online sessions using this approach center conversations on what matters most and adapt topics to the persons current needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical exercises for changing them. Online CBT often uses short homework tasks and in-session practice to shift responses to triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will discuss goals, everyday challenges, and what methods feel most useful. That collaborative decision helps guide which skills and exercises are emphasized in future sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, take shorter check-ins during a workday, or repeat skills practice without travel time. Online work can also allow step-by-step coaching on handling anger at work, rehearsing responses, and checking progress between meetings.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps with anger that shows up as losing temper, building resentment, or frustration at work and home. She also helps people who live with someone elses anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens closely and uses practical, skills-based conversations. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and patterns to change reactions over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and relationship-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an OK Psychologist 632 based in Oklahoma.
Does she work with speakers of other languages or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.