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Russell Bohner is a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)-BC) who has worked with psychiatric patients for over 21 years. Through his education and previous practice experience, Russell has gained a wide range of experience working with people from adolescents to the elderly.

My motto is, "Use your head and follow your heart." Would you like to relax, become less anxious and depressed? I teach stress management techniques and help people recover from traumatic experiences. Sometimes we'll laugh together. People I work with describe me as warm, concerned, available, and interactive. I am a licensed psychoanalyst as well as a yoga teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance and the International Yoga Therapy Association; I am experienced in helping people of all ages and backgrounds. Sliding scale referrals and some insurance plans accepted.

While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation, or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. With over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families, I specialize in person-centered therapy, which enables me to create individualized treatment for each client I meet. Psychological evaluations are also offered to assess for attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD), learning challenges, autism spectrum, and developmental delays. At our practice, we use humanistic therapy techniques. I employ a range of techniques, including play therapy, sandplay therapy, expressive therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, neurofeedback, biofeedback, and person-centered therapy. I believe that every individual or family is unique, and the treatment should be catered to their needs.

You’re tired. Maybe you’ve been holding everything together for everyone else, but inside you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck. Your mind won’t slow down. You replay conversations. Old pain shows up when you least expect it. You’re functioning but you’re not at peace. If that’s where you are, you don’t need to be fixed. You need space to breathe, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin to feel steady again. When we work together, I help you slow things down. We identify the patterns keeping you stuck and gently unpack the experiences that still feel heavy. I don’t believe in just talking about problems. I focus on helping you experience real relief in your daily life. If trauma is part of your story, we may use EMDR to help your brain and nervous system reprocess painful memories so they stop hijacking your present. If anxiety is loud, we’ll build practical tools to quiet the noise and help you feel grounded and in control. I’m warm, direct, and culturally responsive. I’ll support you, challenge you when needed, and walk alongside you as you build clarity, confidence, and emotional stability. You don’t need the perfect words. You just need to show up. Healing is possible and you don’t have to do it alone.

We don't believe in an "ideal" or "good fit" clientpatient for care. People visit our office because of one or a combination of daily obstacles or hassles: These difficulties can be emotional, like persistent feelings of anxietydepression. Some people, it's the hurdles of navigating an existential andor major life transitions (like school, loss, work, a health condition). For some, it's the distress of communication and relationship conflict(s) that are unbearable (either at work, home, or with a partner). And some, they just want to end unmanageable unhealthy coping behaviors, like avoidance, isolation, emotional eating. We provide compassionate support. We are here to help you face life's challenges and improve your emotional well-being. We create a safe and supportive space for your healing and personal development. We work with your motivation to change, your open-mindedness, and honesty to start your journey towards a healthier mind today and every day.

The relationship between psychotherapist and client is of utmost importance in my practice- feeling understood, accepted and not judged. With my extensive experience in the field both as a practitioner and a teacher, having a foundation of knowledge of human psychological development and unconscious processes is requisite to being able to listen to and understand what people are expressing, both within their awareness and what may not be accessible to them without professional help. I work with each person based on what their individual needs are.

My Approach to helping...

People who come to my practice often feel let down by others, misunderstood, led to believe there is something wrong with them. In our work, I tend to be interested in how the past interacts with the present, helping you gain insight, self-acceptance, and self-awareness in a collaborative atmosphere. I will be your partner in the process, identifying problematic patterns of thought and behavior, understanding what's inhibiting you in relationships, and facilitating difficult emotions.

My work with individuals, families and couples focuses on Life’s journey and the challenges faced along the way. Insight and understanding of one’s relationships with self and others helps you to grow, heal and change to reach your individual potential. My goal is to provide a safe environment and therapeutic relationship where my clients can grow and and understand relationship issues as well as workplace stress. By learning to manage stress, depression and anxiety, I help my clients to create the space they need to reach their potential and continue on a journey that may have become stalled.

Over the past 30 years, I have had the privilege of working with individuals from all walks of life. My approach is grounded in a deep respect for the individual human spirit and a true belief in the therapeutic relationship as a means to create a sense of possibility in life and a desire to move forward. We all have the answers to those challenging questions within us. My hope is to facilitate this process of recovery.

I believe in providing therapy that is nonjudgmental, empathetic, and attuned to your needs. While the process may be challenging at times, I aim to offer a safe, supportive space where you can better understand yourself and how to approach the challenges you may be facing. I take a warm, conversational approach to help you make sense of your emotions and experiences, and to support you in reaching your goals. I am LGBTQ-affirming, kink- and body-positive, and disability-informed. I’m fluent in a range of modalities, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness, somatic therapy, and motivational interviewing, and I’m happy to help you find what works best for you. I practice trauma-informed care, and I offer support in building skills that foster emotional regulation and resilience. I work with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, substance use issues, identity concerns, and relationship challenges. I’m happy to collaborate with other providers to help ensure you receive the care you need. I look forward to working with you as you take the next step to grow and thrive.