Lisa Rivers - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

29 years experience

About Lisa Rivers

As a licensed therapist in Minnesota with nearly three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions with compassion and expertise.

I offer a supportive, non-judgmental approach to help clients navigate difficult experiences such as trauma, social anxiety, workplace stress, and interpersonal dynamics. My therapeutic work centers on empowering individuals to develop healthier communication patterns, rebuild self-esteem, and discover meaningful personal growth strategies.

My expertise spans a wide range of concerns including mood disorders, caregiver stress, young adult challenges, and women’s issues. I am committed to creating a safe, affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop resilient coping mechanisms.

I understand that each person’s journey is unique, and I tailor my approach to meet individual needs with genuine empathy and professional insight. Together, we can work towards understanding your strengths, addressing challenges, and creating positive, sustainable change in your life.

Licenses

Psychologist

LP 3666

Professional experience

Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“I love Lisa and is a great therapist, she helps me so much in my daily life.”

“Great and knowledgeable therapist.”

“Lisa has been very kind, especially to someone who was terrified of therapy. She lets me come as I am and discuss what I can and gives me respect in my feelings while posing difficult questions.”

“She listens actively and provides sound advice.”

“Lisa is great to work with. She provides a very relaxed, safe and calm environment to release heavy emotions. I always feel lighter and better after our sessions.”

“Lisa is an amazing therapist. She passes no judgement and she listens tentatively. She also helped me through some tough situations in my life and continues to help me with my self esteem issues. I highly recommend Lisa!”

“My therapist and I met twice and she remembered everything and talked to me about solutions in such a perfect way!”

“I felt like she was very attentive and sympathetic to what I was saying. She had some good suggestions for things to think about and/or do until our next session.”

“Lisa creates a calm, open environment to talk freely about post divorce, blended family issues without fear of being judged.”

“Lisa and I clicked right away! She’s an attentive listener, offers advice, and genuinely cares. I have been going through a lot lately and Lisa has been a lifeline. Anyone who matches with her is lucky!”

“Lisa is amazing and wonderful! Highly recommend her to everyone. She is kind and patient. So glad I found her!”

“Lisa is amazing! She has a natural way of getting to the heart of what is going on in my world. She helps me navigate things and gives me tools I need to feel more confident in my own abilities. I would highly recommend her to be your therapist! I am so thankful to have her as mine!”

“Lisa is a wonderful therapist. She is a great listener and advocate of my needs and doing what’s best for me. I always felt at ease with her and could tell she genuinely cared.”

“Lisa was very compassionate and knowledgable as I navigated a really difficult time in my life. I highly recommend her!”

“I appreciate the thoroughness and consistency”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.