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Online therapist

Lauren Ripley

Practical, direct therapy for life’s hard moments

Credentials
LPC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Lauren

Lauren Ripley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works from a flexible, down-to-earth style. She uses clear, direct conversation and practical tools to help people facing hard situations. She emphasizes openness and a warm, relatable tone in sessions.

If you are uncertain about therapy, Lauren aims to make the process feel manageable and respectful. She trained with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and now holds a Missouri LPC (MO LPC 2017028216).

Background and approach

Over seven years she has seen people in college counseling centers, drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs, and independent practice. Those roles shaped the practical focus she brings to conversations about depression, addiction, anxiety, and grief. Lauren works with concerns around relationships, family problems, and identity issues including LGBTQ matters and gender dysphoria.

She also supports people dealing with trauma, parenting stresses, caregiver burnout, and first responder issues. Other common topics she addresses include ADHD, eating and body image concerns, anger, and coping with big life changes. In sessions she blends approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work.

That mix helps clients notice unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and strengthen valued relationships. Her tone is often pragmatic and occasionally light, so hard conversations feel less overwhelming. Lauren offers several online formats for the convenience of people juggling busy lives.

She aims to help each person build on strengths and take small, steady steps toward the goals they name.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them and then take small steps toward what matters to them. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, grief, and stress when avoidance keeps someone stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical exercises. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, anger, and problems that respond well to skill practice and behavioral experiments.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions in relationships and changing interaction patterns to build connection and safety. It is helpful when relationship and family dynamics are a primary concern.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Lauren will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they decide which methods to try first and adjust as needed.

Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging adds flexibility for busy schedules and for those balancing work, family, or recovery commitments. These formats let people keep consistent momentum between sessions and use tools in real life while staying connected with a licensed professional.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Lauren commonly address?
She works with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family problems, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and related issues such as compassion fatigue and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is relatable and straightforward with an emphasis on transparency. She blends practical skill-building with supportive conversation and occasional lightness.
What is her professional background?
She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and has seven years of clinical experience across college counseling, rehab settings, and independent practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2017028216.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How do sessions cost and start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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