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Explore Ann Russo’s contributions to various publications, where she shares her expertise on topics like mental health, sex, therapy, queerness, non-monogamy, and more.
From Secrets to Strength: Ann Russo on Inclusive Mental Health Care and Identity-Based Healing
Ann grew up in a queer household during the 1980s—her father, his partner, her mother, and sister all living under one roof in Arizona. “From my perspective, we were fine. We were just a family doing family things,” she shared. But there was a rule: no one could know. “We weren’t allowed to actually tell …
Read ArticleFrom Rejection to Liberation: Ann Russo on Supporting Identity and Reclaiming Faith
Ann Russo’s story begins with her father coming out in the 1980s when she was just five years old. He’s now been with his partner for over 40 years. Growing up in that environment gave Russo a unique perspective. “We do what everybody else does… but why are we hated so much?” She remembered thinking as a …
Read ArticleFaith and Healing: Ann Russo on Spiritual Trauma and Mental Health
Ann Russo wasn’t raised religious. In her words, “I wasn’t really raised deeply in the faith.” But her experience in an evangelical Christian community as a young queer adult left lasting scars. “I had a very intense emotional connection with another woman in the church… she was just very much in the doctrine of that this is sinful, …
Read ArticleYou’re Not Broken—Ann Russo on Mental Health and Belief Systems
That single sentence from psychotherapist Ann Russo reflects her mission—supporting LGBTQIA+ clients from religious backgrounds through inclusive, identity-affirming mental health care. She shared her personal story and clinical insights during an in-depth conversation on the Mindful Elevation Podcast with host Rachel Thalheimer.
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