Russell Higgins, LCSW
Therapist in Nevada
Russell Higgins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Nevada with 12 years of therapy experience.
- License 7883-C · Nevada Expires May 2026
- NPI 1295987683 · national registry
- Experience and languages 12+ years in practice English
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About Russell
Russell Higgins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Nevada with 12 years of therapy experience. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and anger. He aims to make the first step less daunting by offering steady, practical support.
He creates a straightforward space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday skills people can use between meetings.
Background and approach
He listens closely and adapts his approach to match each person's needs and pace. Russell draws on several approaches to guide his work. He uses the Gottman Method principles to help partners improve communication and reduce conflict.
He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the client's perspective and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when changing patterns of thought and behavior will help ease symptoms. His background includes a range of life-stage concerns such as aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, fatherhood issues, and divorce and separation.
He also supports people facing loneliness, guilt and shame, issues around sexuality, and questions about life purpose. Sessions are practical and conversational rather than technical. Russell helps clients break large problems into manageable steps and practices skills together during sessions.
The aim is steady progress that fits into each client's daily life.
Credentials
- LCSW (Nevada)
- License 7883-C · expires May 2026
- NPI
- 1295987683 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Russell lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Russell names
- Gottman Method
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Russell names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
Russell uses the Gottman Method ideas to help partners improve how they communicate and manage conflict. Those principles focus on specific interaction patterns and practical exercises couples can practice between sessions. He also uses client-centered therapy which centers the conversation on the client's priorities and life experience, helping people feel heard and seen.He often brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools when thoughts and behaviors are getting in the way. CBT helps identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more useful habits, which can ease anxiety and improve daily functioning. Together these approaches allow sessions to be tailored - sometimes emphasizing communication work, sometimes focusing on thinking patterns or personal goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Russell treats the choice as collaborative and will help clients decide what fits their needs and preferences. He checks in on what is working and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits shorter check-ins, and text messaging lets clients send updates or get brief support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.
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Frequently asked
What concerns can I bring to sessions?
Russell works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, grief, and anger. He also addresses related issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and loneliness.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps sessions conversational and goal-focused. The approach emphasizes practical skills, clear communication, and steady steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of experience providing therapy. That time has included work with a broad set of life-stage and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Nevada. His practice is based in that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. This allows different options for check-ins, longer conversations, or brief updates.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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