Merry Walensa, LPCC

Licensed counselor supporting grief and life changes

Grief and loss support
Relationship and intimacy work
Career and life transitions

About Merry Walensa

Merry Walensa is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in California with 17 years of clinical experience. She has supported people through grief and loss, struggles with motivation, self-esteem and confidence challenges, career planning and workplace difficulties, and broader life transitions. Her practice often blends psychological approaches with inclusive spiritual and existential perspectives to help clients explore meaning, values, and purpose.

Merry aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed honestly. She emphasizes empowerment and practical support, recognizing that seeking change requires courage and that small steps can lead to a more fulfilling life. Her work includes addressing relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, addictions, and compassion fatigue among other areas.

Merry asks that new clients schedule a video appointment first before using phone or chat options, and she appreciates advance notice when cancellations are necessary. Please note that she is not currently accepting new clients.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesGrief Self esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Merry Walensa have?

Merry Walensa has 17 years of professional experience.

Is Merry Walensa a licensed therapist?

Yes. Merry holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her license is listed as CA LPCC 322.

In which languages does Merry Walensa provide therapy?

Merry provides therapy in English.

Where is Merry Walensa located?

Merry is located in California.

How can I work with Merry Walensa as my therapist?

You can work with Merry through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Merry Walensa work with international clients?

Merry Walensa does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Merry Walensa cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Merry integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and navigating life changes. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and the therapist's nonjudgmental support, which helps clients build self-understanding, confidence, and stronger relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and habit-driven problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Merry collaborates with each person to identify methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time to find what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule or to access support from home. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent, ongoing care that adapts to each person's routine and communication style.

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