About Christopher Russo
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
AEDP
Eclectic
Attachment-based
EMDR
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Emotionally Focused
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
StraightEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Christopher Russo
Christopher Russo, LCSW, is a highly engaged and compassionate psychotherapist specializing in relationship conflicts, anxiety, depression, and unresolved trauma for individuals and couples. He is dedicated to fostering profound, transformative change, guiding clients to heal past wounds, achieve emotional intimacy in relationships, and find comfort in their lives.
Mr. Russo provides a safe and compassionate space for clients to process challenging emotions they may have faced alone. His therapeutic approach is contemporary, integrative, and experiential, drawing from advanced training in trauma-informed modalities such as Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Transformative Couples Therapy (TCT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). He actively collaborates with clients, incorporating cutting-edge neuroscience research to offer a comprehensive, whole-being experience that integrates mind, body, emotions, and behaviors. This approach aims to enhance insight, promote stabilization, and facilitate deep healing.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with Distinction in Applied Psychology from New York University and a Master's Degree from the Silberman School of Social Work at City University of New York. Mr. Russo frequently collaborates and consults with senior faculty in his field and helps train other therapists in TCT and AEDP.
Chris offers teletherapy in New York and both teletherapy and in-person sessions in Westport, Connecticut.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Chris' creative, engaged, and collaborative nature often leads clients to feel more hopeful and perceive a noticeable change after only one session. Chris actively collaborates, drawing upon cutting-edge neuroscience research to create a "whole-being" experience that thoughtfully integrates the mind, body, emotions, and behaviors.
The core objective of his work is to help clients heal past wounds, cultivate genuine emotional intimacy in their relationships, and ultimately find a sense of comfort and ease in their lives. Clients can expect to process challenging emotions within a safe and supportive environment, working towards unlocking their "core self" by addressing the protective barriers that often contribute to suffering and relational difficulties.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Initial sessions involve an in-depth assessment to understand the client's history, challenges, and goals, which then informs a personalized therapeutic roadmap. Once goals are set, Chris will facilitate an active and collaborative space in each session. He guides clients in exploring patterns, processing emotions, developing new insights, offering corrective and reparative experiences, integrating modalities like AEDP, EMDR, and TCT approaches, tailored to individual needs. Progress is regularly reviewed to ensure alignment with desired outcomes.
Please note Chris is not in network with any insurance provider, but you may receive reimbursement through your insurance provider if you have out-of-network benefits.
Christopher Russo, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $350 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $300 for 50 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Please note that couples therapy is a different fee than indiviudal therapy.
Couples initial session rate: $475 for 75 minutes
Couples ongoing session rate: $375 for 75 minutes
Christopher Russo does not accept insurance, but can provide superbills for reimbursement for those with out-of-network coverage.
Office location
Christopher Russo, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Silberman School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work
- New York University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1962050336
How soon can I make an appointment with Christopher Russo?
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Is Christopher Russo accepting new patients?
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Does Christopher Russo accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Christopher Russo online?
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What practice does Christopher Russo work with?
Christopher Russo works with Christopher Russo, LCSW.
Where is Christopher Russo's office located?
Christopher Russo has 3 office locations, including in Mashantucket, Westport, and Smyrna, view full addresses on Christopher Russo's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Christopher Russo?
Christopher Russo frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Christopher Russo on their profile.
What languages does Christopher Russo speak?
Christopher Russo speaks English.