Russell Bader

Hi I'm Russell. I've been in practice since 1973. I began my professional work in Los Angeles Where I was a Child Welfare Worker in South Central. I found I had a strong affinity for therapeutic work, and I decided to apply for a graduate degree in Social Work. I was accepted at California State University, Fresno, met my wife, Marty,raised three daughters and have been here ever since. I earned my license which has afforded me the opportunity to work with many people. So, I have been blessed with a wide variety of experiences in both research and therapy.

I use a trauma‐informed, strengths‐based framework that integrates CBT, mindfulness, somatic awareness, and practical skill‐building. I support neurodivergent adults with strategies that fit real life, not perfectionistic expectations. My work emphasizes empowerment, self‐understanding, and developing sustainable coping tools you can use outside of session.

I believe in a thorough history taking. Many insights are revealed in that process. You can expect that I will ask you questions based on why you are seeking therapy some of which will probe deeply into your beginnings, and others will examine how the past can live on in the present. Don't be afraid. Knowlege is indeed power.