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.
Additional areas of focus: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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Rivers. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I love Lisa and is a great therapist, she helps me so much in my daily life.
Written on Jun 27, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Great and knowledgeable therapist.
Written on May 19, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
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.
Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She listens actively and provides sound advice.
Written on Nov 06, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Aug 20, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and parenting issues
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!
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
My therapist and I met twice and she remembered everything and talked to me about solutions in such a perfect way!
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Mar 29, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Lisa is amazing and wonderful! Highly recommend her to everyone. She is kind and patient. So glad I found her!
Written on Jan 07, 2024 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Aug 22, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Lisa was very compassionate and knowledgable as I navigated a really difficult time in my life. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 13, 2023 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I appreciate the thoroughness and consistency
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Profesional, warm, and thorough
Written on Aug 23, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
She’s very nice and helpful but doesn’t seem to remember/follow up on stuff we talked about in previous sessions
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on May 12, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Lisa has been a great therapist so far! She is attentive and validates my concerns.
Written on Mar 31, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Mar 26, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lisa is amazing.
Written on Mar 16, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Very personable, encouraging, and is a great listener!
Written on Jan 31, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning lgbt, and relationship issues
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!
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, and anger management
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.
Written on Dec 12, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Nov 12, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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!
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
I’ve been very happy with the help Lisa has given me. She makes me feel listened to and offers insightful advice.
Written on Oct 21, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Jun 29, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
great so far! very supportive, understanding, and timely
Written on Jun 18, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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!
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 03, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Jul 11, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
Lisa consistently keeps me grounded, I feel as if she is on my side and gives me clear action steps to help me.
Written on Apr 07, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and eating disorders
Lisa is fantastic
Written on Jan 22, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
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.
Written on Jan 05, 2020 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
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!
Written on Jul 09, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month
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.
Written on Apr 20, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
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.
Written on Mar 27, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
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.
Written on Feb 01, 2019 after therapy with Lisa for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Lisa is an amazing support system for me. I am so happy to have this avenue to talk with an expert.
Written on Sep 30, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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.
Written on Aug 03, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career
Great counselor. She listens to my concerns and come up with a variety of exercises for me to try to alleviate stress and anxiety.
Written on Aug 03, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
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.
Written on Jul 31, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career
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.
Written on Jul 09, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Lisa is flexible and understanding of my schedule.
Written on Jul 09, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, and self esteem
I really like the way she listens, checks in with me, and makes me feel like I’m not crazy
Written on Jul 03, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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.
Written on Jun 30, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger, and career
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.
Written on Jun 15, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and eating
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.
Written on Jun 13, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping, parenting, and self esteem
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!
Written on May 31, 2018 after therapy with Lisa for 3 weeks
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