Ricci Oppenlander , LPC

Ricci Oppenlander offers a goal-oriented approach that helps clients build on their individual strengths and values. She encourages people to view themselves as unique, creative, and responsible individuals who can pursue self-improvement and fulfillment. Ricci works with a diverse range of clients and places particular focus on adults coping with depression and anxiety and the challenges those experiences bring.

Her practice emphasizes a holistic perspective that values a trusting, respectful relationship. Ricci supports the development of proactive behaviors while honoring each person's distinct qualities, working collaboratively to identify concerns, questions, and frustrations and to create actionable steps toward change. She believes effective progress emerges from openness and honesty in sessions and from tailoring work to the client’s needs.

Ricci recognizes that asking for help can feel difficult, and she views that step as an important indicator of a person’s commitment to wellbeing and growth. She is a licensed professional counselor - LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and uses her clinical training to guide clients toward greater direction, happiness, and fulfillment.

Therapeutic Approaches for Flexible Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often useful for clients facing anxiety, depression, or life transitions.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns formed early in life and how those patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses. This approach can help with relationship challenges, grief, and trauma-related concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Ricci works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She helps tailor techniques and strategies so the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in therapy from different locations and at varied times. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while fitting sessions into busy schedules, and they allow licensed professionals to adapt methods to the format that suits each client best.