- Values-based support
- Practical coping skills
- Money and life planning
About Merry
Merry Walensa, LPCC, helps people facing life changes, grief, stress, and concerns about money and finances. She offers steady support for those struggling with anxiety, depression, motivation, or self-esteem. Her straightforward approach aims to make the first steps feel less overwhelming.
Merry has 17 years of professional experience and is licensed as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in California. She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches rather than a single method. Sessions often focus on practical strategies for coping, clearer decision-making, and restoring confidence.
She blends psychotherapy with existential and spiritual ideas when clients find that helpful. That means talking about values, purpose, and what matters most, alongside skills for managing difficult feelings. The focus is on what the client wants to change and small steps to get there.
Merry emphasizes a nonjudgmental setting where thoughts and feelings can be shared openly. Conversations aim to be grounded and direct, so clients can try new behaviors and see what works. She also encourages accountability and respectful communication about scheduling.
New clients are asked to begin with a video appointment before considering phone or chat options. To start, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Merry often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people clarify their values and take small committed actions even when feelings are difficult. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and making life changes.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors that reduce distress. CBT is practical and works well for issues like stress, sleep problems, and negative self-talk.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. Merry partners with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time so therapy stays relevant and useful.
New clients should note that a video appointment is required first before phone or chat may be used for subsequent sessions. If you want to fit sessions into a busy week, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or chat is possible. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and keep momentum between appointments.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Merry commonly help with?
Merry works with people facing grief, anxiety, depression, stress, motivation and self-esteem issues. She also supports clients with relationship strain, career decisions, parenting challenges, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and collaborative with a focus on practical steps. She mixes talk about values and purpose with skills for coping and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of professional work experience to her practice and has worked with many common life transitions and losses.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, licensed in California and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does Merry offer?
All new clients need to sign up for a video appointment first before phone or chat may be used. Confirm current session options when scheduling to see what is available.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.