Russell Roten
Create Space for What Matters to You: Simplify Life, Amplify Satisfaction, and Discover Your Potential My name is Russell Guy Roten. I received a Masters Degree from NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development in Drama Therapy in 2005. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, depression, work-stress, anxiety, grief and loss, chronic illness, relationship issues, work-life balance, life transitions and more. My approach is person-centered and holistic which means you are in charge, and we go at your pace. You should be comfortable during sessions as I focus on understanding your needs and tailoring sessions accordingly. I offer my skills in talk therapy and creative arts therapy to help you identify goals, address barriers to achieving them, and work with you to obtain outcomes important to your healing process. Creative approaches depend on the subject matter, concerns, and your interests. Initially, it is important for us to build rapport and trust. I do not want anyone to feel like they are giving up their past to someone they don't know. I have found it useful to establish a ritual to get grounded and centered together such as a brief breathing exercise or light stretching depending on preference. By the end of each session, we will recap the takeaways and restate any action-items for the week that may have been identified.