Therapy that starts with what's already working.
I'm Russell Ammons, a solution-focused counselor working with individuals navigating loneliness, ADHD, and the pull of trying to stay grounded in a rapidly changing world.
A grounded, direct approach
You don't need someone to tell you everything that's wrong. You need someone who will pay close attention to what's already going right, and help you build on it.
That's the core of how I work. Sessions are conversational, not clinical. I ask a lot of questions, listen closely, and help you get specific about what a better week actually looks like. Most people leave a first session with more clarity than they walked in with.
What actually happens in a session
My primary framework is Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, a practical, present and future focused approach built around your own strengths and past successes, not a deep dive into the past.
Solution-focused (primary)
We spend most of our time on what you want to be different and what's already pointing you there. That includes small exceptions, past successes, and concrete next steps, rather than dissecting problems.
Person-centered
You set the pace and the goals. My job is to offer a genuinely warm, non-judgmental space, not to steer you toward my own agenda.
Motivational interviewing
When you're stuck between wanting to change and not being sure you're ready, this helps us work through that pull honestly, without pressure.
Narrative therapy
Sometimes it helps to separate you from the problem you're carrying, and look at the story you've been telling about it, and where there's room to tell a different one.
Who I work with
Loneliness & isolation
Feeling disconnected even when you're surrounded by people, or like the connection you have isn't quite landing.
Loneliness doesn't always look like being alone. It can show up in a full calendar that still feels empty, or a marriage or friend group where you feel unseen. Sessions here often focus on what real connection would actually look like for you, and small ways to move toward it without forcing something that doesn't fit.
ADHD
Support for the parts of ADHD that don't show up on a checklist: shame, burnout, and strained relationships.
A lot of ADHD support focuses on systems and productivity. That matters, but it's often not the hardest part. I work with adults on the emotional weight that comes with ADHD: the shame from years of being told to try harder, the exhaustion of masking, and the friction it can create in relationships and work. We'll also talk practically about what actually helps you, since generic advice rarely fits.
Shame
The heavy, sticky feeling that something is wrong with you, not just something you did.
Shame convinces you that it's permanent and that everyone can see it. We'll focus on the moments it already loosens its grip a little, and what you notice about yourself in those moments, then build toward what it would look like to carry less of it day to day.
Depression
Low motivation, flat mood, and the sense that nothing is moving.
Depression can make even small tasks feel enormous. Rather than starting with everything that's wrong, we look for whatever is still working, even in a small way, and build from there. The goal isn't a total life overhaul. It's finding a next step that's actually doable.
Navigating a changing world
Making sense of work, identity, and life transitions as technology and AI reshape the ground under all of it.
I recognize that many people are trying to make sense of life in a rapidly changing world. Technology and AI are beginning to affect how people think about work, parenting, identity, relationships, anxiety, and the future. That shows up in very ordinary ways: a career shift that no longer feels stable, a role at home or work that's changing shape, or the general sense that the ground rules changed without anyone explaining the new ones. While AI is not the center of my counseling approach, I believe these changes are becoming an important part of the conversations many clients need space to process. My goal is to help clients stay grounded, clear, and connected to what matters as they navigate both personal change and a changing world.
Life transitions
Career changes, relationship shifts, or any stretch where the old way of doing things stopped working.
Transitions can be chosen or forced on you. Either way, we'll focus less on how you got here and more on getting clear about what you actually want on the other side of the change, and what's already working that you can build on.
Not sure your situation fits neatly into one of these? Reach out anyway. Most people's reasons for starting therapy don't sort cleanly into a single category.
How we'll meet
Telehealth
Available to adults anywhere in Texas. Sessions run about 50 minutes over a secure video platform, with no commute and no waiting room.
In person
Available at New Hope Wellness Center in Sanger, TX, for clients who prefer face-to-face sessions or a mix of both.
Fees
This practice is cash-pay and does not bill insurance directly. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide documentation you can submit for possible reimbursement.
| Session type | Length | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Individual session | 50 minutes | $100 |
| Sliding scale | 50 minutes | $65 to $100 |
A limited number of sliding-scale spots are available based on income, in four tiers. Ask about availability during your free 15 minute consultation.
Good Faith Estimate
Beginning January 1, 2022, you have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate explaining how much your care is expected to cost.
If you don't have insurance, or you aren't planning to use your insurance, healthcare providers are required to give you an estimate of the expected cost of your medical items and services, including psychotherapy, before you receive them.
This includes a written estimate of the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services, along with related costs such as tests, medications, equipment, or facility fees where applicable.
You can ask your provider, or any provider you're considering, for a written Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service, and again at least one business day before your appointment.
If your final bill is $400 or more above your Good Faith Estimate, you have the right to dispute it. Keep a copy of your estimate for your records.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit cms.gov/nosurprises.
Supervision & disclosure
Russell Ammons, M.A., LPC-Associate, is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in the state of Texas, practicing under the supervision of Craig Black, M.S., LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP, license number 72223. Craig Black can be reached at (214) 699-9016 or craig@craigblackcounseling.com.
As an LPC-Associate, all clinical work is performed under the supervision of a Board-approved LPC-Supervisor, in accordance with the Texas Administrative Code.
Start with a consultation
A free 15 minute phone or video consultation is the easiest way to find out if we're a good fit before your first full session. No cost, no obligation.