Partners
Sarah Russ, MSW
(she/her)Contract Therapist
Staff Clinician
License Type: LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW
Practicing in: Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, New York
Fee Range: $250
NOTE: Now accepting appointments beginning March 2026.Â
Hello, I’m Sarah Russ and thank you for visiting my site. I specialize in proactive mental health care for “The Strong Friend.” Â Also known as the high-functioning individual everyone else relies on. My clinical focus is preventive behavioral health: stopping symptoms of anxiety, depression, and burnout from disrupting your life before they ever become a crisis.
I work best with clients who are considering Boundary Reconstruction to rebuild the infrastructure of their personal and professional lives to protect their peace.
My Process:Â All new clients begin with the Annual Behavioral Health Visit (ABHV).
Think of this as a strategic audit of your emotional health. In this 60-minute session, we will review your current load, assess your coping mechanisms, and design a customized prevention plan to keep you mentally agile for the year ahead.
I Help the Strong Friend To:
Notice and Release the emotional burdens they carry silently.
Identify and Process unresolved trauma and restore inner balance.
Build resilience while learning healthier coping strategies.
Gain clarity and emotional freedom through boundary reconsruction.
Create space for vulnerability in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Prioritize mental health and well-being without guilt.
Specialty Area
Life Transitions
