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Lisa Rivers

Lisa Rivers, MN Psychologist LP 3666

Therapist in Minnesota

Experienced Minnesota psychologist focused on practical healing

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  • Client-centered support
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Focus on relationships

About Lisa

Lisa Rivers is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota with 29 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, relationship stress, and the emotional fallout of life changes. Her work also includes jealousy-related concerns alongside issues such as grief and intimacy-related problems.

She uses a straightforward, supportive style in sessions. Lisa listens first, then helps people figure out practical strategies. That can mean improving communication, managing anger, or rebuilding self-esteem after a hurtful event.

Her approach draws on several methods to match what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Mindfulness work brings attention to the present moment to reduce overwhelm. Client-centered techniques keep the conversation focused on the person’s goals.

Over nearly three decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns, including caregiver stress, bipolar mood issues, and challenges tied to attachment and abandonment. She also helps with career strain, sleep problems, and some neurodiversity-related issues such as autism and Asperger Syndrome.

Lisa aims to create an affirming space where people can speak openly and try out new ways of coping. She collaborates with each person to build realistic, sustainable steps toward feeling more in control and more like themselves.

How therapy approaches shape online care

Lisa commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and goals, helping them feel heard while deciding next steps together.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Lisa collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on what the person finds most useful and what progress looks like for them.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make attending sessions easier by fitting therapy into a busy schedule, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when helpful. It also lets people keep continuity of care during life changes so therapeutic work can continue with less disruption.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

Minnesota

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lisa address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting strain, caregiver stress, bipolar concerns, and jealousy among other topics.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is supportive and practical. She listens carefully, then works collaboratively to try strategies that fit a person's goals.

What is her professional background?

She has 29 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, attachment concerns, caregiver issues, and a range of interpersonal problems.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds MN Psychologist LP 3666 and practices in Minnesota.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged and what is the cost structure?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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