Ann Russo LCSW

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Ann Russo LCSW Founder and Director of AMR Therapy. Creator of the Religious Trauma Treatment Model. Together, we can reimagine what mental health care can be.

Specializing in religious trauma and sexuality, Ann Russo works at the intersection of faith, queerness, and power, developing structured pathways toward autonomy and r I’m a queer entrepreneur, author, and educator dedicated to transforming mental health care through compassion, inclusivity, and empowerment. As the Founder and Clinical Director of AMR Therapy, I’ve led a thriving practice that has served over 2,000 clients, creating a space where marginalized communities feel seen and supported. Currently, my focus is on training mental health professionals and organizations to embrace culturally affirming, sex-positive practices. Through workshops, consulting, and my forthcoming book, [Working Title: Beyond Belief: Healing Religious Trauma and Reclaiming Identity], I equip providers to navigate complex trauma, religious shame, and identity-based challenges with confidence and care. Whether you’re a mental health provider seeking to grow or someone curious about the intersection of trauma, sexuality, and inclusivity, I invite you to connect with me here.

10/22/2026

Treating Religious Trauma: An Integrative Framework for Clinicians.

Published by PESI. Preorders open in March 2027.

Join the waitlist and learn about the book at
https://www.annrusso.org/book/
Subscribe to Ann’s Newsletter for exclusive updates and course discounts.
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10/21/2026

Insurance companies are running mental health care, and severely limits who clients can see and who they can afford. There is also a greater need for more Q***r, BIPOC, and other Marginalized representation within the therapy world.

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As a religious trauma therapist, the goal isn't to tell your client what to believe when it comes to their faith. The go...
10/20/2026

As a religious trauma therapist, the goal isn't to tell your client what to believe when it comes to their faith. The goal is to help your client ask themselves, and help them understand their answers.
For therapists, social workers, counselors, and anyone supporting clients deconstructing faith or recovering from spiritual harm, Ann Russo provides a course on how to help clients find where their identity, sexuality, and spirituality intersects...
Find out more info on this course on my website, click the link in my bio for more.
https://www.annrusso.org/courses/

10/19/2026

Treating Religious Trauma: An Integrative Framework for Clinicians.
This book is the result of two decades of practice, research, and sitting with people who were hurt in the name of something holy. Therapists — this one’s for you. Published by PESI. Preorders open in March 2027.

Join the waitlist and learn about the book at
https://www.annrusso.org/book/
Subscribe to Ann’s Newsletter for exclusive updates and course discounts.



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10/15/2026

Ann Russo provides specialized, trauma-informed therapy and support services for individuals, couples, families, and groups, with a focus on identity, relationships, and complex trauma. Link in bio.

10/14/2026

It's almost here.
Healing Religious Trauma is a clinical guide for therapists who are ready to do this work with intention, precision, and real tools.
This book is the result of two decades of practice, research, and sitting with people who were hurt in the name of something holy.
Therapists — this one's for you.
Published by PESI. Coming soon.

10/13/2026

It's almost here.
Healing Religious Trauma is a clinical guide for therapists who are ready to do this work with intention, precision, and real tools.
This book is the result of two decades of practice, research, and sitting with people who were hurt in the name of something holy.
Therapists — this one's for you.
Published by PESI. Coming soon.

10/13/2026

www.AnnRusso.org
It’s almost here.
Healing Religious Trauma is a clinical guide for therapists who are ready to do this work with intention, precision, and real tools.
This book is the result of two decades of practice, research, and sitting with people who were hurt in the name of something holy.
Therapists — this one’s for you.
Published by PESI. Coming soon.

10/13/2026

It's almost here.
Healing Religious Trauma is a clinical guide for therapists who are ready to do this work with intention, precision, and real tools.
This book is the result of two decades of practice, research, and sitting with people who were hurt in the name of something holy.
Therapists — this one's for you.
Published by PESI. Coming soon.

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