Risa Mendelson helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes using practical, person-focused methods.
01About Risa
Risa Mendelson helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes using practical, person-focused methods. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan and draws on six years of clinical experience. Her work emphasizes clear goals and steady progress rather than jargon or vague promises.
Mendelson combines client-centered care with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness practices. Sessions aim to identify what’s most disruptive day to day and build simple steps to feel better.
Background and approach
She also uses skills from dialectical behavior approaches to help manage strong emotions and improve coping. Her background includes a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Community Inclusion and a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a focus on human development.
She also holds certification as an occupational therapy assistant, which informs her attention to physical and functional concerns alongside emotional needs. That mix of training guides work with people facing chronic health challenges, traumatic brain injury, caregiver stress, and persistent pain. Mendelson places emphasis on practical strategies for symptom relief, time management, and restoring routines that matter to daily life.
In sessions she listens for what a person values most, then tailors interventions to match those goals. Conversations are collaborative and focused on skills people can use between meetings. The aim is steady, attainable change rather than quick fixes.
02Credentials
- LPC (Michigan)
- License 6401019170 · expires March 2026
- NPI
- 1518485945 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Risa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
Methods Risa names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
These are the methods Risa 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 online care options
Risa uses client-centered therapy to build sessions around each person’s priorities. This approach focuses on listening, understanding what matters most, and shaping goals with the client. It helps when people need a respectful space to sort out feelings and priorities.She also uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice simpler, more effective ways of coping with anxiety, low mood, or stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That may mean mixing approaches and adjusting as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video can support face-to-face conversation, phone works when bandwidth is limited, chat offers quick check-ins, and messaging supports brief updates or ongoing skill practice. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, grief, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional attention is given to caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, isolation, panic attacks, social anxiety, and traumatic brain injury.
What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?
Therapy blends client-centered methods with cognitive-behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness. These approaches are used to teach coping skills, change unhelpful thinking, and reduce emotional reactivity.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has six years of professional experience working in counseling and rehabilitation settings. That experience includes supporting people with physical and cognitive challenges alongside emotional concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan and practices with that credential in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
Risa offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on the therapist's availability.
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