Website
https://secondmilecounselingservices.com
Meg Russ
National Certified Counselor
About
Meg Russ is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Level II certified in Neuro-Emotional Technique. She is a board-certified counselor through the National Board for Certified Counselors.
Meg is a graduate of Liberty University where she earned her Masters degree in Professional Counseling. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Human Services through Montreat College. She also has an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education.
Meg has experience with helping others with PTSD, ODD, DMDD, grief and loss, anger, trauma, addiction, anxiety, abuse, and depression, among other issues. She works collaboratively with clients to develop goals and a plan to meet those goals.
Meg has experience working in hospital psychiatric units, day treatment, intensive in-home, domestic violence shelters, children’s homes, substance abuse treatment centers, and outpatient therapy.
Meg helps people on their journey to better health by bringing a unique edge to her counseling services as she integrates Biblical principles into her counseling sessions.
Meg enjoys running, hiking, working out, Broadway plays, and producing marketing videos. She enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
No
Cities
- Asheville
- Swannanoa
- Arden
- Black Mountain
- Charlotte
Counties
- Buncombe County
- Henderson
- McDowell
- Mecklenburg County
- Union
ZIPs
- 28711
- 28704
- 28202
- 28079
- 28025
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- NC
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Preteen (11-12)
- Adolescent (13-17)
- Adult (18-70)
- Senior (70+)
Special Populations
- Healthcare Workers
- Ministry Leaders
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Mindfulness
- Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma Focused
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Patient led approach
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Cost Per Session
Individual Sessions
50-60 min $150.00
Payment Methods Accepted
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Venmo
- Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Optum
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Liberty University
- Degree:Graduate School
- School:Montreat College
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
13
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:10892
- State:
- NC
Professional Associations
- Other
Professional Associations Other
N/A
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
