Credentials
Ph.D. Counselor Education & Supervision, University of Central Florida
M.A. Clinical Mental Health
M.A. Human Development and Child Life
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL MH22245)
Registered Play Therapist
National Certified Counselor
M.A. Clinical Mental Health
M.A. Human Development and Child Life
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL MH22245)
Registered Play Therapist
National Certified Counselor
Founder
Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D.
Dr. Bethany R. Russell is an accomplished scholar and practitioner in counseling, currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. She was born in the Caribbean and raised in Central America and that experience guides her appreciation for bespoke mental health services.
Expert in therapeutic play techniques for children and adolescents. Extensive experience in clinical mental health counseling and therapy. Published researcher and educator in counseling and mental health.
Research & Publications
Dr. Russell's research focuses on innovative approaches to mental health care, including:
- Integration of technology in mental health services
- Play therapy techniques and applications
- Child and adolescent mental health interventions