Philosophy:

As a clinical psychologist and founder of Russow Consulting, Dr. Tara Russow views herself as a coach and counselor who helps guide people through their challenging times.  She sees her work as an empowering process which prompts clients to use their own untapped resources in an effort to create the future they desire.  Her approach is eclectic and individually tailored, drawing upon over 28 years of formal training, research, and clinical experience in the mental health field.  Her holistic view of existence blends aspects of the physical, intellectual, emotional, & spiritual dimensions that assist others with healing and growth.  She joins those she works with in examining the details, subtleties, textures, and patterns of their lives.  By weaving the past with the present, an integrated sense of self and well-being can be achieved that ultimately leads to attainment of goals.  Her practice is a general one offering services in both distance (telephone) and office (in person) formats, as described in the services section of this Web site.  She welcomes the opportunity to answer questions or discuss various matters that may influence people's lives.

Focus:

Typical areas of focus include crisis intervention, adjustment & coping difficulties, life transitions, stress management, anxiety, depression, bereavement, grief & loss, medical illness & disability, autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, HIV, aging, dementia, death & dying, relationship problems, divorce, self-esteem, communication, assertiveness training, social skills building, pragmatic problem-solving, codependency, post-traumatic stress disorder, vocational/career concerns, gay & lesbian issues, personality disorders, human sexuality, phobias, bipolar disorder (manic-depression), ADHD (ADD), psychosis,  addictions, psychological and neuropsychological assessment & evaluation.  Many other topics can also be explored and addressed as they arise.