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Lisa Rivers, Psychologist

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Lisa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Lisa. View 51 reviews
Great news, Lisa is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Minnesota

Recent reviews

She listens actively and provides sound advice.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

More about Lisa

  • 29 years' experience
  • Female
  • Psychologist

Hello and Welcome! I am glad that you are here.

I am a Licensed Psychologist in Minnesota. For over 25 years, I have worked as a therapist with many clients with various issues, including anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, parenting problems, grief and loss, and trauma.

My counseling style is warm and supportive. I use a person-centered approach focusing on the individual's strengths. Identifying one's strengths and coping skills that can be used to help work through various issues is an essential part of my therapy approach. I believe in building a relationship that is trusting, respectful, and comfortable. I will work with you on achieving your goals and getting what you want out of therapy. I believe that each individual can overcome struggles. Sometimes, having additional support in therapy can help identify better and recognize the coping skills and strengths they already possess.

My hours are generally 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday and until 3:00 pm on Friday. I like to start this process with an intake to make sure that we are a good match. I ask that you do not schedule an appointment until this short process is completed.

You have taken the first step in your journey to being a happier, healthier you. I would be honored to assist you on this journey.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

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

Licenses

Lisa Rivers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649281635.

  • Psychologist · Minnesota · LP 3666 · Expires May 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Lisa Rivers

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

51 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Listens Recommend Supportive Amazing Helped Calm Helpful Warm Attentive

She listens actively and provides sound advice.

Reviewed November 2024

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.

Reviewed August 2024

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!

Reviewed July 2024

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

Reviewed July 2024

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.

Reviewed May 2024

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

Reviewed April 2024

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!

Reviewed March 2024

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

Reviewed January 2024

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!

Reviewed August 2023

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.

Reviewed August 2023

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

Reviewed January 2023

I appreciate the thoroughness and consistency

Reviewed December 2022

Profesional, warm, and thorough

Reviewed August 2022

Lisa is my very first therapist and I am so grateful for all of her help! She is kind, supportive, and knowledgeable which has always been calming for me. Thank you Lisa for all you do!

Reviewed July 2022

She’s very nice and helpful but doesn’t seem to remember/follow up on stuff we talked about in previous sessions

Reviewed May 2022

I have enjoyed working with Lisa, and she has helped me navigate some tricky times in my relationship and dealing with the ever-changing covid-society landscape.

Reviewed May 2022

Lisa has been a great therapist so far! She is attentive and validates my concerns.

Reviewed March 2022

It has been great to work with Lisa. She has such an empathetic ear and really listens to what I have to say. I also appreciate the small touches, such as checking in between sessions. And also sending a weekly email on Mondays to all her clients. I find myself looking forward to receiving those notes.

Reviewed March 2022

Lisa is amazing.

Reviewed March 2022

Very personable, encouraging, and is a great listener!

Reviewed January 2022

Lisa is a very good therapist! She takes the time to really listen and ask questions to understand you more! I love that she does worksheets it gets my brain moving and gets me thinking of things I might not have told her yet!

Reviewed January 2022

In the short amount of time I have been blessed with having Lisa as my therapist I feel I have grown. She validates me and listens and gives me the tools I need to better my situation. I’m so thankful I was matched with her.

Reviewed December 2021

Lisa offers gentle insight that I wouldn't have considered myself. She really makes me mindfully consider my thoughts and actions and empowers me to take control of them to strive for happiness.

Reviewed November 2021

I felt connected to Lisa during my therapy. She listened and offered reasonable and good suggestions for my situation. She’s a warm and understanding therapist!

Reviewed November 2021

I’ve been very happy with the help Lisa has given me. She makes me feel listened to and offers insightful advice.

Reviewed November 2021

Today was my 2nd session with Lisa. She is a warm person and easy to talk to. I look forward to more sessions with her and I hope she can give me more of what I need to grow within myself and to find my voice to be able to express myself in my interactions with people.

Reviewed August 2021

I've only spent a few sessions with Lisa, but she has been so validating and supportive. I feel comfortable and confident confiding in her and trust her advice and help!

Reviewed June 2021

great so far! very supportive, understanding, and timely

Reviewed June 2021

Lisa really listened to me and validated what I was feeling was in fact normal which was huge! Friends and family often get tired of hearing the same old issues and just want you to get on with life and they don't understand that working through things sometimes isn't a quick fix. It's nice to have someone on the outside who can say yes this is ok to feel sad and or upset, and then help you discuss ways to deal with those feelings so you can move forward into your best life!

Reviewed March 2021

Very happy to be back, very happy that my counselor is local.! Very pleased with the ease of the app and the option of doing goal sheets! It’s nice to send out thoughts and concerns at anytime of the day instead of waiting for three or four weeks to get in to see someone in person. I know I will not receive an immediate response but still it is out there and we can always review it!

Reviewed January 2021

Lisa has been very nice and asks the questions that I need her to. I appreciate the time that she takes to get to know who I am.

Reviewed November 2020

I've never felt like in person therapy was a good fit for. I'm glad I tried BetterHelp, and it was even better that I had Lisa as my counselor. She gave me the power during my therapy and gave me worksheets and coping strategies. She also made sure to check in at least once a week. It's nice having that accountability and someone I can trust with my mental health.

Reviewed July 2020

Lisa consistently keeps me grounded, I feel as if she is on my side and gives me clear action steps to help me.

Reviewed April 2020

Lisa is fantastic

Reviewed January 2020

Lisa has been great at not only listening but also providing support and constructive feedback. Working with her has made me feel heard and validated while also opening my eyes to things I can work on to strengthen my relationships.

Reviewed January 2020

Lisa really gives me new outlooks and supports my views.

Reviewed September 2019

After having two tries at in-person therapy that didn’t fit, I was so happy to find Lisa Rivers. She was so helpful to me in a very short period of time, helping me get through a “stuck” period in my life. She gave me validation, reading material that was helpful, and great video sessions. I appreciate her very much!

Reviewed July 2019

Lisa has been amazing, a brilliant, realistic, and calm voice for me when I've been reeling from trauma. This service truly saved me and I'm so thankful.

Reviewed April 2019

Lisa is a great counselor! She definitely takes a lot of time to think and respond in a way that makes me feel fully heard and understood. She always offers useful reading material, worksheets, and advice that help me to better understand my own feelings. I feel very comfortable talking to her.

Reviewed March 2019

I have been counseling with Lisa for eight months. During this time she has been helpful and supportive in a myriad of ways. As I've brought up years worth of different but related issues to process, she has come to me with a variety of thoughtful, relevant resources. Additionally, if I'm quiet for too long, she checks in to ensure that I'm still doing ok. Her supportive, warm presence has been an immense help in pushing me forward to the recovering self I strive to be.

Reviewed February 2019

Lisa is an amazing support system for me. I am so happy to have this avenue to talk with an expert.

Reviewed September 2018

I've loved working with Lisa this past month! She has helped me with anxiety and dealing with uncertainty in my life. She is a great listener and provides great advice and techniques on how to keep calm or talk yourself down from stressful situations. She has a very calm and comfortable approach and response time. Lisa is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone I know.

Reviewed August 2018

Great counselor. She listens to my concerns and come up with a variety of exercises for me to try to alleviate stress and anxiety.

Reviewed August 2018

Lisa has helped identify and break down specific problems in my way of thinking that have been holding me back in my life. Her supportive approach has made this hard work feel possible and even positive. Very grateful to her -- her patients are lucky to work with her.

Reviewed July 2018

Lisa has been very kind and always listened to my problems with an open ear. She's helped me have more hope in facing my problems and finding the best solutions for me.

Reviewed July 2018

Lisa is flexible and understanding of my schedule.

Reviewed July 2018

I really like the way she listens, checks in with me, and makes me feel like I’m not crazy

Reviewed July 2018

Lisa is great and has helped with everything in a very timely manner. I really appreciate what Lisa and this app have done for me.

Reviewed June 2018

I have only talked to Lisa twice, but she has been incredibly supportive and gives great advice. I can tell she cares about me. I would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed June 2018

Lisa has been really great. I wasn’t sure if therapy via messaging would work for me, but I’ve found that without an end time to a session, and being able to send several messages throughout a week when I need to has been immensely helpful. As someone with a busy schedule, keeping regular appointments in the past isn’t something I’ve been able to do, so being able to message her whenever it works for me means that I’ve been able to stick with it much longer than with previous attempts.

Reviewed June 2018

Lisa is awesome! She listens well and makes sure to keep checking on me when I disappear. She asks insightful questions and helps me work through problems that lead to actions for change. Highly recommend her!

Reviewed May 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Lisa Rivers offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Lisa Rivers works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Lisa Rivers speak?

Lisa Rivers speaks English.

How many years of experience does Lisa Rivers have?

Lisa Rivers has 29 years of experience.

Where is Lisa Rivers licensed to practice?

Lisa Rivers is licensed to practice in Minnesota.

Does Lisa Rivers accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Lisa Rivers does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Lisa Rivers offer?

Lisa Rivers offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Lisa Rivers?

Lisa Rivers can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Lisa Rivers?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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