Ricci Oppenlander is a licensed professional counselor who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people move past stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
01About Ricci
Ricci Oppenlander is a licensed professional counselor who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people move past stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She emphasizes strengths, values, and small steps that fit each person’s life. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at helping people find more direction and satisfaction.
She works with adults who struggle with mood concerns, grief, addictions, relationship and communication problems, and work-related stress. Ricci also supports people facing cancer, multicultural concerns, compassion fatigue, and questions about life purpose and identity.
Background and approach
Her approach is rooted in respect and collaboration rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. In sessions she focuses on building a trusting relationship and helping people develop practical behaviors they can use between meetings. She encourages openness and honesty while guiding clients to try small, doable changes.
That might mean practicing new ways to respond to difficult feelings or testing a different strategy at work or home. Ricci blends several approaches to match what each person needs, drawing on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive tools, attachment concepts, and existential perspectives. She aims to help clients notice what matters to them and take steps toward it.
The work is paced to fit each person’s goals and comfort level. Ricci has eight years of counseling experience and holds an LPC license in Michigan. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled in formats that suit the client’s routine and preferences.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180.010426 · expires March 2027
- LPC (Colorado)
- License 0017823 · expires August 2027
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401222910 · expires September 2028
- LPC (Arizona)
- License LPC-21694 · expires December 2026
- LMHC (Washington)
- License LH61566307 · expires April 2026
- LPC (Oregon)
- License C9027 · expires April 2027
- NPI
- 1598136970 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ricci lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Cancer
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Multicultural concerns
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Methods Ricci names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ricci names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Ricci commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ricci will talk with clients about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. She adapts methods from different approaches so the plan fits each person rather than applying one fixed method. The process is collaborative and paced to suit each client’s needs.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide practical flexibility. Video calls are good for more conversational work and exercises that benefit from seeing facial cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging can be used for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when scheduling short touchpoints between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy part of a busy routine and to choose what works best on any given day.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Ricci often address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and communication problems, and work-related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is goal-focused and collaborative, emphasizing strengths, values, and small practical steps that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Ricci brings eight years of counseling experience working with adults on mood concerns, life changes, and career or identity questions.
Where is Ricci licensed and practicing?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and maintains licensing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Ricci?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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