I am licensed in Maryland with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Adoption and foster care, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
MD LCSW-C 12312
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Ranesa Bolander. 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.
Very attentive with multiple perspectives. Excellent communication during, and between sessions.
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Ranesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
I've never participated in therapy until now, but Ranesa has truly made it an easy transition into sessions. To have someone to talk to and who listens instead of shutting me down is very helpful and feels safe. I look forward to continuing our sessions.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Ranesa for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I really love communicating with Ranesa, she’s a natural! From the very beginning I felt comfortable and she assured me that I shouldn’t be as down hearted as I was letting myself be. Hope to continue with her for awhile and if I stop, I would love to hear from her again!
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Ranesa for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Amazing therapist. Would recommend to anyone.
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Ranesa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue