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Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students).

Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT
 therapist: Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students).,
Online in Arizona, California
"When experience matters! Specializing in ALL relationship challenges including complex, court related custody related and extended family related challenges. I can help you with Therapy using zoom visits for multiple people, I have a nice office you could come into and Mission Viejo. I am a nationally recognized "Marriage-Friendly Therapist." and advanced training in Couple, Family, custody and anger management and Discernment Counseling. I see children of all ages and we can talk about the best way to do this. Online or Mission Viejo office sessions. Prompt /emergency appointments

Client Focus

Session Format: Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Teen
Demographic Expertise: LGBTQ+, Men, Women clients.

Treatment Approach

  • Contemplative Psychotherapy Combines mindfulness and meditation practices with modern psychology. It encourages awareness and compassion as part of the healing process.
  • Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
  • Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
Approach Description: Individual and couple sessions start at @200 hr and up depending on time needed and expertise. Longer and more frequent sessions are available at your request. Typically weekly or bi- weekly basis. Call or text me directly for a brief review of your situation 949-521-1140

Fees & Insurance

Fees
  • Average Session Fee 180
Insurance
  • Out of Network

Education & Credentials

Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students). Ph.D., LMFT
  • Female
  • License # LMFT17775
  • Licensed in CA
  • Practicing Since 1985
Education: Ph.D., Clinical Psychology and Organizational Psychology M.A. Clinical Psychology License Individual, Marriage, Child and Family Therapist Certified Doctoral Addiction Counselor

Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students). Practice Details

Therapy Sessions
  • Available In-Person in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  • Available Online for residents of Arizona, California
  • Online Therapy Details: Easy - Text or call for appointment and questions. 949-521-1140
Karen Rippy - Relationship Expert - office and online: Family, couple/marriage, extended family, students). Practice Description
My office is in Missio Viejo. I will send a Zoom invitation for your online visits and assist you in setting session up if needed. I have an upstairs office at Crown Center (corner of Crown Valley / Margurite in Mission Viejo. Ladera Ranch / Mission Viejo / Aliso/ San Juan Capo (on corner of Marguerite /Crown Valley Pkwy).

Practice Overview

Available both in-person and online
41 Years Experience
Family, Individual

Driving Directions

see map at www.karenrippy.com. Corner grand Valley Parkway and Margarita Freeway, Close Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch.

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