Risa Mendelson - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

6 years experience

About Risa Mendelson

My name is Risa Mendelson. I have an MA in Rehabilitation Counseling and Community Inclusion. This degree enabled me to be able to serve diverse populations of clients to evaluate individual needs and plan and implement interventions. I have a BS in psychology (Human Development) and I am a licensed Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant. My experience as a therapist has enhanced my skills to be a passionate and dedicated counselor and it allowed me to look at each individual holistically (mentally, physically, and emotionally). I have experience working with diverse populations of clients who have physical challenges.
My approach is a collaboration of approaches (cognitive therapy, DBT, cognitive-behavioral, and mindfulness therapy). I have experience working with anxiety, decreased self-esteem, relationship issues, time management, and traumatic brain injury.

Licenses

LPC

6401019170

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Isolation / loneliness
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“For the longest time I struggled with low self esteem, anxiety, anger issues. Risa helped me tremendously. She always checks up on me throughout the week and always replies to my messages. She has shared with me different coping mechanisms and helped me realize my goals. Her worksheets are the best. I highly recommend her as a therapist :)”

“Risa Mendelson is a excellent therapist. She has helped me a lot. She has taught me tools to use in my everyday life to get me through my stress, heartache, problems, anxiety, etc. I’m comfortable with her & she responds quickly when I write her. I’ve come along way since we started my therapy. She holds me accountable for the exercises & things I’m supposed to do for the week to accomplish the goals we set during our sessions. She checks on me through the week if she hasn’t heard from me. I highly recommend her!!”

“She has been wonderful to work with. Has listened and offered good advice.”

“Risa was very helpful to me during stressful difficult times and I am very thankful she was assigned to me as I was a little hesitant and nervous to sign up. Highly recommend.”

“She’s everything I look for in a counselor!”

“She’s really nice and an awesome person. I like that she’s trying to help with so much. I would recommend completely.”

“Very kind and accommodating professional. Eager to help and to understand what I’m thinking and feeling.”

“Risa is amazing. I thank God that she was chosen for me out of all of the therapists working for betterhelp. She has truly looked at my problems/issues and responded with compassion and I appreciate that so much. Risa has given me new ways to try and cope with my anxiety and depression and it has been successful. I am so glad that I took a chance with this great program.”

“She has been very helpful in getting me in touch with some deep rooted issues. I highly recommend her.”

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