David Russ, PhD
Dr. Russ is a licensed psychologist based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in the treatment of anxiety disorders. He is a founding partner and the current president of Carolinas Counseling Group, a practice comprising over 20 clinicians.
Dr. Russ began his practice in 1985 and earned his PhD from Georgia State University in 1992. He has been licensed as a psychologist since 1996. Since 2010, he has focused exclusively on treating anxiety-related conditions, including:
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Emetophobia (fear of vomiting)
Panic disorder
Phobias
School refusal
His therapeutic approach primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with a particular emphasis on Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Dr. Russ is available for in-person and remote telehealth appointments.
Dr. Russ has made significant contributions to the field of anxiety treatment:
Co-creator of Turnaround: Turning Fear into Freedom, an audio-based treatment program designed for children with anxiety. Co-author of the emetophobia supplement.
Co-author of Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults, a clinical guide for professionals. He is also the co-creator of the accompanying website: emetophobia.net.
Author of Emetophobia: The Ultimate Kids’ Guide, a child-friendly resource illustrated by him and his daughter.
Co-author of More Than Me, a book published by NavPress.
He has been a visiting lecturer or adjunct professor at five different grad schools.
Specialized Training
Behavioral Therapy Training Institute (BTTI) for both adults and children
Ages
Children (aged 6+), teens and adults
In his personal life, Dr. Russ enjoys traveling with his wife (m. 1983), seeing his children, painting, and woodworking.
Insurance Accepted
BCBS, Aetna, CBHA
Please note that our practice does not accept Medicaid or Medicare.