Meet Russell

Welcome.

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I've been married for 32 years to Kathy, we have 3 children, now young adults, Sarah-Katherine, Christian, and Cameron.

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I am blessed to be part of a ministry of Broadmoor Baptist church, which is the Tom C Pennell Christian Counseling Center.  I have a PhD in Christian Counseling, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor  (2001), Licensed in both Louisiana and Texas and I have over 30 years of Behavioral Health experience.  I am Certified as a Cerny Smith Stress Assessment Coach and also trained in EMDR.  

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My training and experience include professional counseling, stress management, Christian counseling, and cross-cultural adjustment support. In my work with clients residing outside the United States, I offer three distinct but complementary services:
 

• Coaching and Resilience Support — focused on stress management, transitions, and personal growth;
 

• Christian Counseling and Spiritual Guidance — focused on integrating biblical principles and faith-based insight to promote emotional and spiritual well-being;
 

• Peer and Cross-Cultural Support — focused on adjustment, belonging, and relational resilience.

When working internationally, all services are provided from a non-clinical framework. These services do not include mental health diagnosis, psychotherapy, or medical treatment, and they are not a substitute for professional mental health care provided by a clinician licensed in your country of residence.

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As the tag line above reads, I am a fan of life long learning and I try to make use of my desire to continue to learn to benefit those I serve. God has been gracious in directing my path and I'm just doing my part in preparing myself as I walk it.

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