Risa Mendelson, LPC
Practical, person-focused counseling for everyday life
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
How Risa works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Risa
Risa Mendelson is a licensed professional counselor with a focus on practical support for stress, anxiety, anger, and life transitions. She uses straightforward, person-focused methods to help people manage daily challenges and feel more in control. Risa brings six years of clinical experience and a background in rehabilitation counseling and human development to her work.
She trained in rehabilitation counseling and holds a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Community Inclusion.
Background and approach
Risa also has a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a human development emphasis and experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. These roles shaped her interest in treating the whole person - mentally, physically, and emotionally. In sessions she draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and mindfulness practices.
That mix helps people reduce anxiety, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build new coping skills for anger or mood swings. Risa also supports those coping with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and traumatic brain injury. She has worked with people managing addictions, grief, social anxiety, panic, and ADHD-related challenges.
Risa aims to create clear steps clients can take between sessions, such as small behavior changes and simple mindfulness exercises. Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on what can change now. Risa practices in Michigan and conducts sessions in English.
She helps people set achievable goals and track progress over time, tailoring strategies to each person's daily life and routines.
What Risa works with
Everything Risa lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Risa's practice.
- 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
Approaches Risa lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online care using collaborative therapy and skills work
Risa uses client-centered therapy to build a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can set their own goals and guide the work. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters to the person, and helping them decide what to try next.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT offers clear tools for anxiety, anger management, and mood shifts, such as tracking thoughts and testing small behavior changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. The process is collaborative so people can see what helps and what needs changing.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and exercises, phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat lets people check in quickly, and messaging supports ongoing skill practice between meetings. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and changing routines.
Questions people ask about Risa
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, and career or relationship challenges, plus ADHD and trauma-related issues.
What approach does she use in sessions?
Her work blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior techniques, and mindfulness. She adapts methods to match what each person needs.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling and Community Inclusion and a Bachelor of Science in psychology. She also has experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and six years of counseling experience.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is located in Michigan and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as LPC in Michigan.
What languages are supported and can international clients join sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.