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.