Article Category: Inclusivity in Mental Health
That single sentence from psychotherapist Ann Russo reflects her mission—supporting LGBTQIA+ clients from religious backgrounds through inclusive, identity-affirming mental health
Religious trauma remains an overlooked but deeply damaging experience for many people—especially those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Therapist and mental
“Religious trauma is a little bit different than other kinds of trauma because it really does impact your entire worldview,”
Religious trauma impacts more than just faith. It disrupts mental health, self-worth, and identity—especially for LGBTQIA+ individuals. “Why would God
“Mental health care is advocacy.” — Ann Russo Mental health advocate and clinical director Ann Russo is helping shape a
Being flexible and open to changing paths if something isn’t working is essential. Sometimes, the initial approach needs reevaluation and
Ann’s early life was anything but conventional. Raised in a small town, her father came out as gay when she
Ann spoke candidly about her unique upbringing. Her father came out as gay in 1985 when she was four years
Ann Russo specializes in working with people who have often been marginalized — particularly people of color and those in
