Child & Family Therapy Center, PC

Dr. Russell earned her BA with Honors in Psychology from UNC-C and completed the Master of Social Work program at UNC-Chapel HIll.  She holds dual license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.   A PhD from Kennedy Western University was completed in 2002 and is a titled degree.  She has been in private practice for  20 years in Mooresville, NC.
Dr. Russell works with children as young as age 3 within the context of family therapy and provides psychotherapy to all ages.   She has worked extensively with the  geriatric population and is skilled in working with the tasks associated with all developmental stages of life.

Ann is a licensed counselor for individuals, couples and families.  She specializes in conflict resolution, marriage and family communication skills, life transitions, anger and stress management, anxiety, grief, identity development, and spiritual issues.  Ann received her Masters degree in Counseling from Gordon-Cromwell Theological Seminary and is presently working on her Doctorate in Counseling.

Pam Millan specializes in Christian and Non-Christian counseling for individuals (adults, teens, and preteens), couples and families.  Before moving to North Carolina in Jan 2014 with her family, Pam owned her own therapy practice with two offices (San Diego and San Marcos).  There she provided counseling to clients with various issues, as well as employing and supervising a staff of therapists.  Prior to opening her own business, Pam was a program director of multiple school based counseling programs in four cities working with children, teens, families and adults, with a focus on those who were socioeconomically disadvantaged, and physically and/or emotionally challenged.  Pam has been practicing as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2005, and has over twenty years experience working in Human Relations departments for several large companies providing counseling and work/life solutions to employees.  Her areas of expertise are christian counseling, work/life issues, family, couples and marriage counseling with issues that include but are not limited to trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders, mood disorders (bipolar, depression), abuse, gambling, communication issues, infidelity/mistrust, and substance abuse/addictions as well as life coaching.

Pam is an interactive, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused therapist.  Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.  She integrates complementary methodologies, biblical and spiritual principles, and therapeutic techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.  With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.