Active listening
Three ingredients of active listening. From the Back Porch Therapy video collection.
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Life doesn't always need a polished answer. Sometimes it starts with an honest conversation, a little perspective, and a place to feel heard.
Russel Ramsey · Back Porch Therapy
A place for real talk, practical tools, and room to grow.
The person behind the porch
Meet Russel
Ramsey.
MA · M.Ed. · LPC Candidate
I'm drawn to the conversations that matter—the ones about relationships, parenting, mental health, faith, and finding your footing when life gets complicated.
My faith shapes why I do this work. I believe understanding people and helping them grow is a gift worth using well. Here, you don't have to show up with everything figured out.
Just pull up a chair. Read my story →
Back Porch Therapy currently shares educational content. Website content is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or an established therapeutic relationship.
The heart behind the work
Family. Presence. Connection.
Some of the most meaningful moments in life happen when we slow down and give someone our full attention.
As a father, I know how important it is to make room for connection. It's one reason conversations about parenting, relationships, and emotional well-being belong on the back porch.
Real conversations. Real growth.
From the porch
Let's Be Real.
Unscripted thoughts, practical conversations, and the kind of honesty you can take with you. Watch three original videos on listening, parenting, and everyday relationships.
Parents, listen up
Listening to children with intention. From the Back Porch Therapy video collection.
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Actions, not intentions
Judge actions, not intentions. From the Back Porch Therapy video collection.
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The conversations
that matter.
Life & Mental Health
Anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and practical ways to grow.
Relationships & Family
Marriage, parenting, communication, and the people closest to us.
Faith & Perspective
Honest reflections on purpose, resilience, and everyday life.
Take something with you
Tools for everyday life.
Watch the conversations
Short original videos on listening, parenting, and everyday growth.
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for you here.
Follow along for real conversations and useful perspective. No perfect answers required.
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