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Research & clinical trials

Where inquiry
meets practice.

Dr. Russell & Associates conduct IRB-sponsored research at the intersection of play therapy, integrated behavioral health, and AI in mental health services.

Active & recent studies

Research in progress.

Public sentiment toward AI mental health alternatives
Published 2026
Population
Adults 18+ · English / Spanish
Method
Mixed-methods X / social discourse analysis
Investigators
Russell, B. R. · Bode, H.
AI-enhanced play therapy session review
In preparation
Population
Clinicians & doctoral students
Method
Pilot feasibility study
Investigators
Russell, B. R.
Child Parent Relationship Therapy with child-welfare families
Published 2024
Population
Caregivers & children referred via DCF
Method
Pilot efficacy study
Investigators
Russell, B. R. · Frawley, C. · Wilson, N.
Peer-reviewed publications

Selected works.

2026
Russell B. R., and Bode H.
Public sentiment toward traditional mental health providers and AI alternatives: a mixed-methods analysis of 2025 multilingual X discourse.
Frontiers in Human Dynamics, 8:1765197. · doi: 10.3389/fhumd.2026.1765197
2024
Russell, B.R., Frawley, C., Wilson, N., Dillman Taylor, D., Cypret, A.
The Efficacy of Child Parent Relationship Therapy Among Child-Welfare Involved Families: A Pilot Study.
The Family Journal, 33(1), 123–130. · doi: 10.1177/10664807241268515
2024
Russell, B.R., Dillman Taylor, D., & Thompson, K.
Understanding evidence-based treatment criteria through the evaluation of play therapy approaches.
International Journal of Play Therapy, 33(2), 93–106. · doi: 10.1037/pla0000214
2021
Dillman Taylor, D., Thompson, K., Russell, B. R., & Meany-Walen, K. K.
Utilizing play therapy in schools: Lessons learned.
International Journal of Play Therapy, 31(1), 22–33. · doi: 10.1037/pla0000156
2021
Russell, B. R.
Highly Sensitive Child Scale for Preschool Age Children (HSCS-P): Development and Initial Validation of a New Instrument.
Doctoral Dissertation, University of Central Florida. · doi: stars.library.ucf.edu/etd2020/755/
2019
Russell, B. R., Oh, S., Dillman Taylor, D.
Integration of Adlerian play therapy in pediatric hospitals.
Journal of Child and Adolescent Development, 5(1), 61–72. · doi: 10.1080/23727810.2018.1556987
2015
Russell, B. R., Morales, A., & Russell, D. R.
Using children as informal interpreters in pediatric consultations.
Int'l Jrnl Human Rights Health, 8(3), 132–143. · doi: 10.1108/IJHRH-07-2013-0009
Selected presentations

Recent conference talks.

Feb 2026
Navigating Youth Development in the AI Era: Clinical Insights for Counselors
Florida Mental Health Counselors Association — Annual Convention · Lake Mary, FL
Dec 2025
AI and Cultural Synergy in Youth Mental Wellness in The Bahamas
NBCC Global Capacity Building — Mental Health Connections · virtual
Nov 2025
Children, Teens, and AI: Navigating Identity, Mental Health, and Society
Florida Counseling Association 76th Annual Convention · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Sep 2025
The Digital Revolution in Counseling: Capitalizing on AI and Automation Ethically
Mental Health + AI Mini Summit for Modern Clinicians · virtual
May 2025
Digital Transformation of Counseling Practice: Leveraging AI and Automation
American Counseling Association's Business of Practice · virtual
A full list of 20+ invited presentations is available on request.
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