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

Marriage and Family Therapist, Ph.D., LMFT

In-Person in Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Online in California

"When experience matters! Specializing in ALL relationship challenges. Zoom meetings for students and extended family issues. I am a nationally recognized "Marriage-Friendly Therapist." and have advanced training in Couple, Family, and Discernment Counseling. 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 50-minute sessions @ $180 and couple sessions start at @200 hr. (60-minutes)). Typically weekly or bi- weekly basis - Longer sessions are available if needed and scheduled.

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

Finances

Fees

Average Session Fee 180

Insurance

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