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Ricci Oppenlander, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Depression and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Adult-focused concerns
About Ricci
Ricci Oppenlander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on adults dealing with depression, anxiety, and the everyday difficulties those feelings bring. Sessions emphasize clear goals and practical steps toward change.
Ricci favors approaches that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas to address patterns that cause distress. Conversations are honest and direct, aimed at building skills that work outside sessions.
Her work centers on tangible concerns such as stress, grief, low self-esteem, addictions, and relationship and communication problems. She also addresses workplace issues, career questions, and the strain of caregiving or compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include cancer-related challenges, forgiveness, infidelity, and multicultural concerns.
Ricci encourages clients to identify their values and to act on them. That involves setting short-term goals and practicing concrete behaviors between sessions. She supports exploration of life purpose and self-love through guided reflection and problem-solving.
Sessions are practical and structured, with attention to individual strengths and responsibilities. Ricci asks direct questions, gives clear feedback, and helps people build routines that reduce symptoms. For someone who wants focused, step-by-step help, her approach centers on making manageable changes that fit everyday life.
How Ricci applies structured approaches in online sessions
Ricci uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT focuses on identifying patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and practicing new responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that matter despite difficult feelings. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions and communication.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ricci will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to prioritize. That choice is made together, and methods can change as progress is tracked.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Ask which options are offered and how they fit your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and homework to suit busy schedules while keeping sessions practical and goal-focused.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Arizona, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps adults with depression, anxiety, stress, and grief as well as relationship and workplace problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is goal-oriented and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills to try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
Ricci has eight years of counseling experience working with adults on mood, coping, and life transition issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC holding Michigan and Colorado LPC credentials and practices from Michigan.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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