Online in
Alberta (Online Only)
truly love my job as a therapist. I get to see people make incredible changes in their lives, sometimes in visible ways and sometimes in quiet, hidden ones. I play my part as much or as little as needed, since every person brings different needs and challenges. But my commitment to everyone I work with is the same: to understand who they are well enough to find an approach that fits. And I promise we can make it a very natural experience as we work toward change and understanding. If you’re wondering whether we’d be a good fit, book a free 15-minute consult.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen, Young Adult
Languages: English
Treatment Approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
Approach Description: I draw on four approaches and blend them to suit you. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) gives us practical tools for spotting the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck, and for trying out new ones. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) keeps us pointed at what you want and at what’s already working, even a little. Narrative therapy helps you step back from the stories you’ve been handed about yourself and shape one that fits better. Somatic work brings the body in, since stress and painful experiences often show up there before we have words for them. Some people want structure and homework; others mainly want room to talk. We’ll find the mix that works for you.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee 180
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Cost shouldn’t be the reason someone goes without support. If my regular fee is a stretch, please ask about a reduced rate during your free 15-minute consult. We’ll look at your situation together, and if I can’t lower it, I’ll help you find a lower-cost option that fits.
- Out of Network
- You pay after each session and receive a receipt with my ACSW registration number to submit to your extended health plan. Coverage varies, so check whether your plan includes Registered Social Workers or counselling, and how much it covers per year.
Education & Credentials
Jeff Russon RSW, MSW, RCSW
- Male
- License # 12116
- Licensed in Alberts
- Practicing Since 2014
Education: Master of Social Work (MSW), University of Utah, 2014. Registered Social Worker (RSW) with the Alberta College of Social Workers, and listed on the College’s clinical registry as a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW), the designation for social workers with advanced standing in clinical practic
Jeff Russon Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Alberta
- Online Therapy Details: Via Jane
Living Things Counselling is my online practice for people ages 10 and up across Alberta. I’m a Registered Clinical Social Worker (RCSW) with an MSW and over 12 years of experience. My style is practical and collaborative: together we pin down what you want to be different, use well-researched methods, and adjust as we go so the work suits your life. Sessions are 50 minutes and $180, paid by credit card or e-transfer. I don’t offer direct billing yet, but every receipt includes my registration number so you can claim it through an extended health plan that covers social workers. The first step is a free 15-minute consult.