Jessica A. Russo, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC, is a core faculty member in Walden University’s School of Counseling, College of Social and Behavioral Health. She joined Walden University as a contributing faculty member in 2010 and became a core faculty member in 2017. Dr. Russo is a licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in Ohio, a national board-certified counselor, and a school counselor. She has over 15 years of clinical experience with individuals, couples, and families, focusing on couples and families, disadvantaged youth, and adolescent groups. Dr. Russo has presented at local, regional, and national conferences, including the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES), the American Counseling Association (ACA), and the Law and Ethics Conference, as well as at professional development workshops for mental health clinicians, school counselors, teachers, and college faculty.