Merry Walensa, LPCC
California LPCC guiding grief and life transitions
- Grief and relationship support
- Career and life transitions
- Spiritual integrative therapy
About Merry Walensa
Merry Walensa is a licensed California therapist with 17 years of professional experience who focuses on helping people navigate grief, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career challenges, and major life transitions. She blends practical strategies with an integrative perspective that often includes spiritual and existential themes, welcoming clients from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.
Drawing on a mix of therapeutic methods, Merry offers support for coping with loss, clarifying career direction, and rebuilding motivation and self-worth after difficult changes. She emphasizes an inclusive, client-centered stance that honors each person’s values and worldview while attending to emotional and practical needs.
Merry creates a consistently open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process that empowers clients to take steps toward a more satisfying and meaningful life. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates training and licensure to provide clinical counseling in California.
Merry asks that all new clients schedule a video appointment first before switching to phone or chat options, and she encourages respectful scheduling practices such as giving advance notice when cancelling. She welcomes the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.
Drawing on a mix of therapeutic methods, Merry offers support for coping with loss, clarifying career direction, and rebuilding motivation and self-worth after difficult changes. She emphasizes an inclusive, client-centered stance that honors each person’s values and worldview while attending to emotional and practical needs.
Merry creates a consistently open environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process that empowers clients to take steps toward a more satisfying and meaningful life. She holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and indicates training and licensure to provide clinical counseling in California.
Merry asks that all new clients schedule a video appointment first before switching to phone or chat options, and she encourages respectful scheduling practices such as giving advance notice when cancelling. She welcomes the courage it takes to seek change and offers steady support and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily 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. She holds the LPCC credential. License details: CA LPCC 322.
In which languages does Merry Walensa provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Merry Walensa located?
She is located in California.
How can I work with Merry Walensa as my therapist?
You can work with Merry Walensa 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.
Therapeutic approaches and online care with Merry Walensa
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by strengthening psychological flexibility and clarity about what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with everyday challenges by building new skills and problem-solving strategies.
Merry frames therapy as a collaborative process and will work with each person to find the combination of approaches that best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She aims to tailor sessions so that clients understand the purpose of techniques and feel involved in choosing what works for them.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.