Merry Walensa is such an amazing therapist. The amount of resources and information she has provided to me is priceless. Ms. Walensa checks in with me and sends videos and tools frequently. I feel like she is very attentive and interested in my concerns and is always providing helpful information to help better myself. I strongly recommend Ms. Walensa.
Merry Walensa, LPCC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Merry 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 Merry. View 23 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
Merry understands where I'm coming from and provides excellent support.
More about Merry
- 17 years' experience
- Female
- LPCC
I am licensed in California with 16 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients cope with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career planning and/or difficulties on the job. I also have experience working with coping with life changes.
I do integrative work including spirituality, related to the psychological-philosophical work often referred to as existential theory, that is inclusive.
I create for ALL my clients a space that is an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards making change. I am here to support & empower you on this journey.
Please note: that ALL new clients need to sign up for a VIDEO appointment FIRST before a phone or chat may be used.For new comers. I also highly recommend keeping your appointments and cancelling by giving advanced notices when ever possible.
I appreciate that COURTEOUS. Thank you.
Specialties
Relationship issues
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Depression
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Divorce and separation
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Money and financial issues
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Merry Walensa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457820821.
- LPCC · California · 322 · Expires December 2024
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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Merry Walensa
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Merry Walensa is such an amazing therapist. The amount of resources and information she has provided to me is priceless. Ms. Walensa checks in with me and sends videos and tools frequently. I feel like she is very attentive and interested in my concerns and is always providing helpful information to help better myself. I strongly recommend Ms. Walensa.
Merry understands where I'm coming from and provides excellent support.
She is amazing, kind and compassionate. Felt comfortable voicing my concerns. Response was empowering and helped in resolution and positive outlook to move forward in life. Enjoyable sessions.
Merry is very good at what she does. She is the first therapist I have had where I look forward to the sessions as I don't see them as a time to work through issues but to find calm and reason in my thoughts regarding my issues. I am truly making progress with her and am very thankful.
Extremely compassionate, insightful, and unbiased. I’m only a couple sessions in and she has already made such a positive impact.
Merry was very informative and gave me some great coping skills and suggestions for what I need at this time in my life. Highly recommend.
I appreciate Merry very much
Merry has a plethora of good advice and helpful tips to relax and meditate. She is very kind and nurturing.
Merry has been easy to work with and was easy to speak to, she had thought me how to navigate through emotions and feelings. Truly grateful!
Mary is wonderful and has helped with many approaches to help with my anxiety. Every session was very helpful.
Merry is a very compassionate, dedicated, and skilled therapist. You can tell she truly enjoys what she does and has such great expertise . If you need support on your journey she’s a great pick.
Merry is the best! So grateful to have her on my team.
Merry is an amazing therapist and is very easy to talk to. I am 100% satisfied with her style and I had a great experience with.
Merry is wonderful, I felt heard, seen, listened to in our first session. She challenged me and is very caring and compassionate.
Merry understands my concerns and provides resources for me to use in between our sessions. She is fantastic!
Merry is kind and caring and makes me feel heard. I have had nothing but the best experience with her on the app!
She’s extremely nice and easy to talk to!
Merry has helped me in too many ways to count. Our sessions are always filled with helpful insights and actionable tips that I use every day.
merry is a very caring person who listens to my concerns
Very knowledgeable about current psychology and neuroscience research. Great listener and considerate when suggesting solutions.
I feel so blessed to have Merry Walensa as my counselor. I look forward to our meetings
Merry is very helpful gives you tools and lots of examples to help you.
First session was very productive
Frequently asked questions
Does Merry Walensa offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Merry Walensa 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 Merry Walensa speak?
Merry Walensa speaks English.
How many years of experience does Merry Walensa have?
Merry Walensa has 17 years of experience.
Where is Merry Walensa licensed to practice?
Merry Walensa is licensed to practice in California.
Does Merry Walensa accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Merry Walensa 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 Merry Walensa offer?
Merry Walensa offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Merry Walensa?
Merry Walensa 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 Merry Walensa?
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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When you tap CHAT NOW 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.