The Self-Care Therapist for Sensitive People and Helping Professionals

Hi, I’m Christina Russell—a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Carrollton, Georgia, with over 20 years of experience helping people come home to themselves.

I specialize in working with highly sensitive people (HSPs), therapists, perfectionists, and high achievers—individuals who are deeply attuned to the needs of others but often struggle to care for their own. My work is grounded in the belief that true healing begins with radical self-care: learning to listen to your body, honor your needs, set boundaries, and build a life that supports your wellbeing—not just your productivity.

Why Self-Care Matters to Me

When I was 18, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. That experience drastically changed my life. Even though I was young, I knew if I didn’t prioritize my well-being, no one else would. Over time, I built a life centered around deep self-care—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. That journey continues to shape the way I live, work, and support others.

As a Highly Sensitive introvert, I know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed by a fast-paced world, to over-function at the expense of your wellbeing, and to crave space where you can just be. I also know the profound strengths that come with sensitivity—intuition, depth, and a rich inner life. My passion is guiding sensitive souls toward healing, self-trust, and confidence so they can heal and learn to thrive.

I go beyond traditional talk therapy to deep, transformational work that reconnects you to your body, your intuition, and your sense of wholeness. My style is warm, intuitive, authentic, and collaborative. I meet you where you are and hold space for your inner world with curiosity and compassion—without pressure or judgment.

My approach is mindfulness-based and somatic, meaning I help you connect with your body’s wisdom, subconscious patterns, and inner awareness to shift from survival mode into deep healing.

I have a many tools in my toolbox in order to best meet the needs of each individual client. I integrate a range of experiential, body-based therapies, including:

Brainspotting – Accessing and releasing trauma stored in the body
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Working with different parts of yourself for healing
Hakomi – A gentle, somatic mindfulness approach
Energy Healing – Supports emotional and energetic balance
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping)
Psych-K® – Transforming limiting beliefs at a subconscious level
Polyvagal Theory – Nervous system regulation for safety and connection.

I believe personal growth is a lifelong journey, and I am committed to walking it with integrity. I actively do my own inner work and have experienced therapy from the inside out with some of the most skillful and esteemed practitioners in the field, so I deeply understand the courage it takes to be a therapy client. I know what it’s like to do deep, transformational work—and I will do my best to guide and walk alongside you with empathy, presence, and compassion.

Who I Work With

I specialize in helping:

Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) – Learn to manage overwhelm, embrace your depth, and create a balanced life.

Therapists & Healing Professionals – Prioritize your own healing, build confidence, and prevent burnout.

Empaths & Intuitives – Understand your energy, set boundaries, and step into your power.

Perfectionists & High Achievers – Heal self-criticism, release pressure to perform, and reconnect with your true worth.

The Heart of My Work

If you’re running on empty…
If you give to everyone else but struggle to receive…
If your nervous system feels constantly “on”…
If you long for rest, clarity, and connection…

You don’t have to figure it out alone.

My practice is a space where your needs matter. Where slowing down is celebrated. Where deep self-care becomes a way of life—not a luxury.

Ready to Reconnect with Yourself?

I offer both in-person therapy in Carrollton, GA, and online sessions for anyone in Georgia.
Let’s begin with a free 15-minute consultation to see if we’re a good fit.

Education & Advanced Training

M.A. Psychology, University of West Georgia

Licensure

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) – Georgia

Advanced Training

Brainspotting – Phases 1, 2, 3, & 4
Internal Family Systems (IFS) – Level 1, Center for Self Leadership
Hakomi – Comprehensive Training, Hakomi Institute
Intuitive Energy Healing – School of Intuitive Studies
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/Tapping) – Levels 1 & 2, EFT Universe; trained by Margaret Lynch Raniere
Psych-K® – Basic, Advanced, Divine Integration, & Psych-K Pro Training
Matrixworks – Working with Groups as Living Systems, Soul-Force Leadership
Yoga Teacher Training – 200-hour, Yoga Alliance Certified