Ricci Oppenlander

LPC

Michigan

Change-oriented counselor focused on values

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LCPC, Illinois / 180.010426; LPC, Colorado / 0017823; LPC, Michigan / 6401222910; LPC, Arizona / LPC-21694; LMHC, Washington / LH61566307; LPC, Oregon / C9027

NPI

1598136970

Experience

8 years

Languages

English

Location

Michigan

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Goal focused
   • Values based
   • Practical skills

   About Ricci

   Ricci Oppenlander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who centers sessions on practical goals and each person’s unique values. She focuses on helping adults manage depression and anxiety and the everyday challenges those conditions bring. Ricci emphasizes honest conversation and a respectful working relationship to build momentum toward clearer direction and greater wellbeing.

   Ricci draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered approaches shape how she builds trust and listens closely to what matters most to each client.

   Across eight years of clinical work Ricci has supported people facing stress, grief, self-esteem struggles, addictions, relationship and communication problems, workplace issues, and life changes. She also addresses focused concerns like cancer-related stress, forgiveness, infidelity, life purpose, multicultural issues, and compassion fatigue. Sessions aim to help clients take small, manageable steps toward their goals.

   Ricci tends to use plain language in sessions and encourages openness and honesty. She works with people to develop practical coping skills, identify values, and strengthen behaviors that support wellbeing. Progress is shaped by collaboration and regular review of goals.

   Ricci practices in Michigan and provides services in English. People curious about starting can expect a straightforward intake and option to schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

2. How Ricci’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

   Ricci draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, using open questions and reflective listening to build motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people notice difficult thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thought patterns and develops practical skills to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
   
   Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Ricci discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. Together they review what’s working, try different strategies, and set achievable steps to move forward.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. People often find online work helps fit sessions into busy lives by reducing commute time, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, or allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt the same therapeutic tools used in person to work over remote sessions, focusing on practical exercises, value-based planning, and skill-building that fit into everyday routines.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

   Additional focus areas

   CancerCommunication problemsForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   8+ years

   Listed in

   Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Arizona, Washington, Oregon

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Ricci focus on?

   Ricci helps with depression, anxiety, stress, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and related life changes. She also addresses relationship and communication problems, workplace issues, and other focused concerns listed on her profile.

   How would you describe her therapeutic style?

   She uses a goal-oriented, respectful style that emphasizes honest conversation. Techniques are practical and geared toward small, manageable steps toward clients' goals.

   What is Ricci's clinical background?

   Ricci has eight years of experience working with adults on mood and adjustment concerns. Her approach brings together several therapy methods to match each person's needs.

   Where does Ricci practice and what are her credentials?

   She practices in Michigan and holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.

   Which languages are supported for sessions?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with Ricci?

   International clients are not currently accepted.

   How does billing and cost work?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   What are the steps to begin working together?

   Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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