Therapist profile
Ricci Oppenlander, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Anxiety
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLCPC, Illinois / 180.010426; LPC, Colorado / 0017823; LPC, Michigan / 6401222910; LPC, Arizona / LPC-21694; LMHC, Washington / LH61566307; LPC, Oregon / C9027
- NPI1598136970
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Values-based goals
About Ricci
Ricci Oppenlander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She focuses on adult concerns such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and career stress. She also helps people navigating relationship and family issues, workplace problems, life changes, and multicultural concerns.
Ricci uses a goal-oriented style that centers on each person's values and strengths. Sessions are practical and straightforward. She encourages clients to identify what matters most and to try small, doable steps toward those aims.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered methods, and existential thinking. That mix is used to address thoughts, behavior patterns, and the meaning people make of difficult experiences. Conversations often include noticing unhelpful patterns, testing new ways of responding, and clarifying priorities.
Ricci frames therapy as a pragmatic collaboration. She emphasizes honesty and direct work on specific concerns and frustrations. Clients can expect a focus on building proactive behaviors and on strengthening the choices that align with their values.
She also supports people facing cancer, issues of forgiveness and infidelity, young adult challenges, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are presented in clear language and aim to help people move forward in everyday life.
How sessions work
How Ricci’s approaches translate to online work
Ricci commonly draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT helps people notice painful thoughts and choose actions that match their values rather than being driven by those thoughts. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change how situations feel and play out.She also uses client-centered and attachment-informed ideas to build a respectful working relationship. That means listening, reflecting what matters to the client, and using that as the basis for practical steps forward. Deciding which approach to emphasize is collaborative - she will help clients test methods and pick what fits their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping therapy consistent around work, medical appointments, or caregiving responsibilities, while the therapist and client together adjust methods to match the client’s needs.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Colorado, Michigan, Arizona, Washington, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ricci address related to anger?
She works with adults who want to manage anger tied to relationships, work stress, and ongoing resentment. Anger appears alongside other concerns like anxiety, depression, and grief.
What is her therapeutic approach style?
Ricci uses a goal-oriented, practical approach combining ACT, CBT, attachment-informed ideas, client-centered listening, and existential perspective. The work focuses on values, behavior change, and clearer decision making.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working with adults on depression, anxiety, addiction, anger, and related issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and holds credentials as MI LPC and CO LPC as listed.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is set by location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.