Russell Ball, LPCC,
About Russell Ball (He/Him)
Russell Ball helps adults and older adults navigate life’s challenges with compassion, practical support, and evidence-based mental health care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, he provides individual therapy to patients throughout Kentucky, helping them build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and move toward meaningful, lasting change. Russell works with a variety of mental health concerns, with particular experience supporting individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma-related challenges. He utilizes proven therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure Therapy, while tailoring treatment to each person’s unique goals and circumstances.
Russell is especially passionate about supporting individuals who have been recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital. He understands that the transition from inpatient care back to daily life can feel overwhelming and uncertain. Through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, he helps patients strengthen coping skills, maintain stability, process their experiences, and develop strategies that promote continued recovery and long-term wellness.
His approach emphasizes creating a safe, respectful environment where patients feel heard and empowered. Russell believes therapy should be both practical and personalized, helping individuals gain insight into patterns that may be holding them back while developing effective tools to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. In addition to his primary areas of focus, he offers support for a range of other emotional and behavioral health concerns.
Outside of his clinical work, Russell enjoys making stained-glass artwork and attending concerts. These creative and enriching activities help him maintain balance and bring a thoughtful, grounded perspective to his work with patients.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Family conflict
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Phobias
- Premarital counseling
- Social skills & communication
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Key Benefit Administrators
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- Murray State University
Locations
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Frequently Asked
Questions About
Russell Ball
Please call us at 859-486-2808 to schedule an appointment with Russell Ball.
Russell Ball generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist. Please call 859-486-2808 to find out Russell Ball's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Russell Ball:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Curative
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Key Benefit Administrators
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 859-486-2808 to see how we can help.
Russell Ball is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Russell Ball works at:
Russell Ball only offers in-office visits at this time. To find a provider in your area that offers online telehealth visits, please call us at 859-486-2808 or search our provider directory.
Yes, Russell Ball is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: