Ricci Oppenlander, LPC

Ricci Oppenlander is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses a goal-oriented approach to help people build on the strengths and values that matter most to them. She encourages each person to recognize their uniqueness, creativity, and responsibility, supporting efforts toward self-improvement and greater fulfillment. Ricci works primarily with adults coping with depression and anxiety, addressing the practical struggles and emotional obstacles that accompany those conditions.

Her practice takes a holistic perspective, grounding work in a trusting and respectful therapeutic relationship while promoting proactive behaviors that align with individual qualities and life goals. Sessions emphasize openness and honesty, focusing directly on the concerns, questions, and frustrations clients bring. Ricci values collaborative problem solving and empowers clients to develop actionable steps that reflect their priorities.

She understands that asking for help can feel difficult and views that choice as a meaningful commitment to improving health and happiness. Throughout therapy Ricci supports clients in finding direction, meaning, and more sustained well-being by working from each person’s distinct values and strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ricci Oppenlander draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy to guide her online work. ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward meaningful goals - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of relating formed in close relationships and helps people develop more secure ways of connecting, which can be helpful for relationship challenges, trauma, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Ricci works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies over time as progress and priorities evolve. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend approaches to meet individual circumstances.

Online therapy with Ricci offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate schedules, mobility, and comfort levels. This range of options helps make consistent support more accessible while allowing clients to choose the format that works best for them.