Russell Spieth

Russell E. Spieth, PhD, is a licensed psychologist with experience working with younger and older adults in a variety of settings. He brings approximately 30 years of experience collaborating with individuals, couples, and families to address a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, addictive behaviors, and difficult life transitions. He has been passionate about the accessibility of virtual therapy for nearly a decade. This experience ensures that the online sessions are evidence-based, warm, inviting, and a safe space for you to explore your unique strengths, challenges, and goals.

Russell E. Spieth, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert in therapeutic best practices and has been an invited speaker at numerous national and state conferences. He is the Vice President of Adult Behavioral Health at The Centers in Ohio. He was previously the Managing Director and Assistant Professor at Northeast Ohio Medical University.

He earned a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Akron, an MEd in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, and a BS in Psychology from Florida State University. He enjoys a wide variety of music and movies, traveling with his wife and children, running with his dogs, and exploring new restaurants.

Dr. Spieth offers a safe and supportive space where you'll work together as a team to tackle life's challenges. His approach is built on proven, evidence-based methods, but it's also deeply personal and empathetic. He helps you explore and strengthen the vital relationships in your life—with yourself, your loved ones, your work, and your daily habits—to help you build healthier coping styles and feel more in control of your well-being.

Prospective therapy clients meeting with Dr. Russell E. Spieth can anticipate a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment during their first session. This initial meeting focuses on understanding the client as a complete individual, exploring their strengths, obstacles, relationships, coping strategies, worldview, mental health history (both setbacks and successes), and ultimately defining their goals for therapy.