Welcome.
My name is Russell Pippin. I am living and working in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I have over 30 years of clinical experience in a variety of settings from Private Practice to working at a County Behavioral Health Agency to working as a clinical Supervisor for an agency that provides school systems with mental health services.
I have a deep abiding faith in God that has grown over the past 50 years. That faith has led me to my calling to help empower, heal, and discover what is best in each person and commission each to live their best life. It is my belief that by providing a safe authentic and compassionate clinical setting we can work together to achieve your goals. Please contact me at your earliest convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.
Russell Pippin LMFT
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree
Simpson Bible College San Francisco
Graduated in 1982 Major in Christian Education
Master’s degree
Fresno State University Fresno
Graduated in 1994 Major in Counseling-Marriage, Family and Child Counseling
SPECIALTIES:
Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with Life Changes
Anger Management
Communication problems- Imago therapy certificated
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. EMDR level II trained since 2007
CLINICAL APPROACHES
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Imago-Couples Therapy
Years of Experience
30
LANGUAGE
English
LICENSING
LMFT40133
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with grief and loss, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Control issues, Forgiveness, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Imago Relationship Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 40133
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Excellent therapist. Works hard to understand your needs and does not try to fit you into some predetermined therapeutic modality.
Written on Nov 03, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Russell Pippin is a gifted therapist. He takes to exploring my problems like he was born to it and he has a very non-threatening manner to boot.
I honestly had very little expectation of progress. Russell's gentle, easy suggesting manner has acheived success with me, a serious doubter.
I would not hesitate to recommend that you try a few sessions with Russell, and see if he is a good match for you. I have much to be thankful for!
Written on Oct 14, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 2 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
After only 2 sessions I have already seen a vast improvement in my life and mental health and I wouldn’t be able to achieve this without Russell. Very grateful for this experience and journey!
Written on Sep 25, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
He hears me out and get straight to the point
Written on Aug 24, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Russell P. is great at listening and bouncing ideas back and forth. I feel safety in his answers and recommendations.
Written on Aug 20, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very nice and understanding
Written on Jul 27, 2026 after therapy with Russell for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd