Akisha Russell

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with nearly 10 years of private practice experience and over 15 years as a school counselor. I founded my practice, The Answer Within, based on the belief that every person already holds the solutions they seek — my role is to help you uncover them. I bring warmth, understanding, and a deep commitment to helping clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.

My approach is cognitive based and person-centered. I believe in asking the difficult, thoughtful questions that encourage self-reflection and growth. I aim to help clients shift their perspectives, recognize their strengths, and focus on positive, forward-thinking strategies. Therapy with me is a collaborative journey where you feel supported and challenged in healthy ways.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?Clients can expect to leave sessions with greater clarity, confidence, and a stronger belief in their own abilities. Together, we will work on seeing challenges from new angles, finding positive paths forward, and building tools for lasting change. You will be encouraged to trust yourself and your journey, always with the understanding that the answers you seek are already within you.