Get the care and support you deserve.
At Mindful Willow, we understand that the journey to wellness is not a linear path; it is a deeply personal experience filled with ups and downs. We specialize in supporting individuals on their journey to recover from eating disorders and gently reconnect with themselves.
Our approach is rooted in safety, compassion, and curiosity. We create space for your full story - not to fix you, but to understand you - supporting meaningful change that feels sustainable, authentic, and aligned with your values.
Whether through counseling or coaching, we walk alongside you as you strengthen your roots, reclaim your voice, and move forward with clarity and intention.
Transformative Care
About
Eliza Russ, MSW, LCSW, CEDS-C, MBA
Founder, Therapist, and Coach
(NC #C009769, SC #TLS 1453 CP)
Eliza Russ brings over a decade of clinical experience, combining expertise in program management and leadership. As a former student athlete at Sewanee: The University of the South, she earned her degree in psychology before advancing her education with a Master's in Social Work and a Master's in Business Administration from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Eliza has provided comprehensive eating disorder treatment across various levels of care, including inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient settings. She is deeply passionate about delivering compassionate care to individuals facing challenges such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, body image issues, and life transitions. With a strong belief in the power of connection, Eliza employs a client-centered approach that emphasizes empathy, understanding, and empowerment.
Utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques—including psychodynamic therapy, DBT, FBT, ACT, ERP, EFT, and mindfulness practices—Eliza supports individuals on their journeys toward recovery and self-acceptance. Her extensive training and experience across the continuum of care, coupled with personal insights, fuel her unwavering commitment to helping others and her belief that recovery is achievable.
Eliza is also dedicated to mentoring and supervising fellow clinicians, particularly in the field of eating disorder treatment. She emphasizes the importance of the supervisory relationship, guiding clinicians to enhance self-awareness and develop the skills necessary for exceptional care.
In addition to her clinical work, Eliza offers coaching services to help individuals achieve their personal and professional goals, assisting clients in identifying their aspirations and creating actionable plans to realize their dreams.
Outside of her professional life, Eliza values time spent with her family, enjoys live music and sporting events, loves dancing, and embraces outdoor adventures and travel. These activities reinforce her dedication to maintaining a balanced and fulfilling life.
Eliza looks forward to collaborating with clients and fellow clinicians to foster resilience, cultivate self-compassion, and inspire lasting change.