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Online therapist

Eric Raisler

Compassionate support for everyday life challenges

Credentials
LMFT
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Eric

Eric Raisler is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 11 years of professional experience in Minnesota. He has worked in clinical and independent practice settings and focuses on common, everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, anger, and motivation. He helps people talk through relationship troubles and challenges that come with major life changes.

He aims to make sessions feel open and nonjudgmental so clients can say what they really think and feel.

Background and approach

That environment is meant to help people explore what matters to them and take steps toward change. Eric emphasizes practical conversation and straightforward guidance rather than jargon or layered theory. His background includes work related to family problems and communication issues.

He also has experience with topics such as divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and dealing with cancer-related stress. Other areas he has supported include sexual dysfunction, fertility concerns, and feelings of isolation. Eric has worked with men facing midlife challenges, as well as clients handling guilt, shame, and motivation challenges.

He also has experience with autism and Asperger syndrome and domestic violence contexts. That mix of experience shapes how he frames goals and interventions in therapy. Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Eric uses these formats to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep the option of ongoing support practical and accessible.

Evidence-based approaches and online care

Eric uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and real-life skills. One approach emphasizes managing stress and anxiety through practical coping strategies and step-by-step behavior changes that people can try between sessions. Another approach centers on improving communication and relationships by teaching ways to express needs and listen without blame, which helps when conflicts or family tensions arise.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That means trying methods, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules and to keep contact between meetings when needed. For many people, remote sessions reduce travel time and let them work on issues from a familiar place while still getting structured, professional support.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Other areas include family problems, communication difficulties, fertility and sexual concerns, and issues tied to cancer and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
He keeps conversations direct and easy to follow, focusing on what people actually say and feel. Sessions aim to be open and nonjudgmental while emphasizing practical steps forward.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience in a mix of clinical and independent practice settings in Minnesota.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a LMFT - licensed marriage and family therapist - and practices in Minnesota under MN LMFT 3119.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Minnesota
Languages
English

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