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Toni Almeida-Russell

Therapist(She/her)
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I entered the substance use and mental health field driven by a deep curiosity about human behavior—why we do the things we do, and how we can move toward what truly matters. That same curiosity guides my work with clients today. I take a person-centered approach that invites you to explore your inner world, your history, and your values, helping you align your choices with your authentic self.

My approach to therapy

My approach emphasizes the mutual development of goals for therapy and provides ongoing evaluation of the therapeutic approach. Services can include individual, anger managment, & group therapy.

I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Crisis Intervention. I continue to seek ongoing updates to my skills and knowledge base.

What you can expect from me

I have invested in an approach emphasizing a more integrative, dynamic, and holistic approach to mental health and substance abuse.

I work with pre-teens, teens & adults; I believe that it may help benefit the individual to have a safe space for them to process their thoughts and emotions. I believe, the purpose of therapy, is to help set people free of what is truly weighing them

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Direct, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at columbia southern university
  • License type
    LADC-I (Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor) (Massachusetts)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Point32 Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, LGBTQIA+, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Positive Psychology, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Dynamic, Art Therapy, Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Play, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English