Russell Apgood

Russ Apgood is a compassionate and experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a reputation for being both empathic and caring. Russ specializes in working with clients who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, attachment injuries, and borderline personality disorder. Russ earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Utah and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northcentral University. Throughout his career, he has worked in a variety of therapeutic settings, developing a comprehensive understanding of mental health care at multiple levels of intervention. His focus has primarily been on adolescents and family systems, where he uses a collaborative and encouraging approach to foster growth through effective use of coping skills, and healing. Russell’s professional style is characterized by validation and encouragement. He integrates several therapeutic modalities to offer a well-rounded and successful approach to therapy: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Family Systems Theory, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). These approaches allow him to tailor his therapy to each client’s unique needs, helping them build emotional resilience, navigate family dynamics, and develop practical skills for managing life’s challenges. Russell’s empathetic, validating, and client-centered approach to therapy makes him a trusted resource for those seeking joy, growth, and stronger relationships.