Lauren Ripley

Practical, collaborative therapy focused on strengths

LPC Missouri

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Grief, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Lauren

Lauren Ripley is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Missouri who draws on a practical, personable style to support people facing a wide range of challenges.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes transparency, validation, and collaboration while helping clients address concerns such as grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, stress, relationship and family issues, and trauma. Lauren values a straightforward approach that highlights client strengths and encourages small, meaningful steps toward change.

Her background includes work in college counseling centers, rehabilitation programs for substance use, and independent practice settings, which has informed a flexible, multi-faceted way of working. Lauren integrates evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Existential approaches to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

She aims to create an atmosphere where people feel empowered to explore identity, intimacy, body image, communication patterns, and life transitions while drawing on humor and positivity to make therapy feel approachable.

Integrating therapy approaches into online care

Lauren often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people examine and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values-based action and mindful acceptance of difficult internal experiences, which can support coping with grief, addiction, and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lauren approaches this collaboratively. She will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjust methods over time so the work aligns with each person’s needs and pace.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options allow clients to engage in regular sessions and between-session check-ins without geographic constraints, making it easier to maintain continuity of care alongside daily responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including grief, depression, anxiety, ADHD, addictions, stress, relationship and family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?

Lauren favors a relatable, transparent, and straightforward style that emphasizes collaboration, validation, and building on personal strengths using evidence-informed methods.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of experience working in settings such as college counseling centers, substance rehabilitation programs, and independent practice.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is an LPC with license number MO LPC 2017028216 and practices in Missouri.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with Lauren?

She offers a variety of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match client preferences.

How are sessions priced and billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in beginning therapy?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Grief Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English