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Russell Gordon, LMFT

Experienced California Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Relationship focus
  • Addictions expertise
  • Grief and self-esteem

About Russell Gordon

Russell Gordon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California who brings 16 years of licensure and more than 40 years of professional counseling experience to his work. His long personal marriage of 50 years informs a deep, practical understanding of relationships, which he uses to help couples and individuals navigate conflict, strengthen communication, and make intentional choices about partnership.

He specializes in relationship concerns, conflict resolution, pre-marital counseling, and communication skills building, and also works with people facing addictions, grief and loss, low motivation, and self-esteem challenges. Additional areas of focus include forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, money and financial issues, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

Russell approaches therapy with a supportive, empowering style that centers the individual as the author of their own story while offering professional guidance and attentive listening. He emphasizes practical skill development and collaborative problem solving so clients can move toward more satisfying, meaningful lives. Although he does not currently accept new clients, he remains available to international clients when appropriate, and continues to bring decades of experience to each therapeutic conversation.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Russell Gordon have?

Russell Gordon has 16 years of experience as a licensed therapist and more than 40 years of overall professional experience in counseling roles.

Is Russell Gordon a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT MFC51798.

In which languages does Russell Gordon provide therapy?

Russell Gordon provides therapy in English.

Where is Russell Gordon located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Russell Gordon as my therapist?

Clients may work with Russell Gordon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Russell Gordon work with international clients?

Yes, Russell Gordon works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Russell Gordon cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as the client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match a client with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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One of the major advantages is flexibility: clients can connect with a therapist in the format that best suits their life, choosing from video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability makes it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside work, family, and other responsibilities.

Licensed professionals offer these remote services, and clients may switch therapists at any time if a different fit is desired. For many people, online therapy provides a convenient way to engage in focused therapeutic work with trained therapists while fitting sessions into a busy schedule.

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