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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Karen Rippy

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
26381 Crown Valley Pkwy, upstairs, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Let's Connect (949) 344-2301
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Introducing Comprehensive Individual & Family Counseling Services: The experience, support and guidance you need at my private Mission Viejo office or convenient online sessions, I offer a safe space for couples, kids, teens, and families to navigate complex relationships and life transitions. With over 30 years of experience, I specialize in addressing a wide range of complex issues, including student and school challenges, court matters, Trust me to help you navigate through parenting challenges, extended family dynamics, court-related issues, anger management, addiction, blending families, and more. Text me 949.521.1140
30+ years experience! CompPrompt scheduling and texting available (949-521-1140). I offer office and zoom visits. Expert in Trauma, addictions, and court. Current special interest with confused teens and kids, co-parenting and divorce issues.. All couples/family issues, affair repair, life transitions, anger, depression and stress management.
I am friendly, casual and active in sessions. Depth of experience with kids, teens, adults and seniors. Supervision for therapists in training offered. Additional time offered for Intensive sessions available. Call or text 949.521.1140 for prompt attention. Mission Viejo / Ladera Ranch / San Juan / Aliso areas.
Call or Karen Rippy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 344-2301

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Karen Rippy,

26381 Crown Valley Pkwy

upstairs

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 344-2301
Text or call for next available, info and time preference at 949-521-1140. Flexible scheduling 9-5 and weekends. Zoom or office
I specialize in Anger Management, Family Conflict and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Text me 949-521-1140 for appointment and information sheet.
Karen Rippy
Let's Connect (949) 344-2301
Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD,  , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Karen Rippy,

26381 Crown Valley Pkwy

upstairs

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 344-2301
Text or call for next available, info and time preference at 949-521-1140. Flexible scheduling 9-5 and weekends. Zoom or office
I specialize in Anger Management, Family Conflict and Relationship Issues 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Text me 949-521-1140 for appointment and information sheet.
Karen Rippy

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Visa
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Cash, check or card. Pay at time for service. Invoice available if requested to send to insurance plan (out-of-network).
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
"
Cash, check or card. Pay at time for service. Invoice available if requested to send to insurance plan (out-of-network).
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / Lmft17775 Karen Rippy
  • In Practice for 37 Years
  • Certificate from American Board of Forensic Examiners Doctoral Addictions Counselor / 1995
  • Certificate from Evergreen - Specialist in Anger Management 871058 / 2023
  • Attended Claremont Graduate University, Ph.D., Graduated 1989
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I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and licensed 30plus years. Areas of specialization include providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex and sensitive family relationship issues.. Familiar with family court
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
"
I have a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and licensed 30plus years. Areas of specialization include providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing complex and sensitive family relationship issues.. Familiar with family court
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anger Management
  • Family Conflict
  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Parenting

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Body Positivity
  • Child
  • Co-Parenting; custody / communication
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Discernment Counseling (Commitment, Do I stay/go?)
  • Divorce
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Mood Disorders
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get a handle on the situation. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
"
During our initial sessions, we will delve deeply into the issues at hand, and collaborate to create a plan for addressing them in a way that helps you get a handle on the situation. Most of my clients see a gradual lifting of symptoms within the first month and sustained improvement thereafter.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 344-2301
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Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

i am available to work with translator

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Mother

Ethnicity

Other Racial or Ethnic Background

I also speak

i am available to work with translator

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • Coaching
  • Expert in all relationship issues
  • Extended family and work
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Positive Psychology
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Structural Family Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 344-2301
Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD,  , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (949) 344-2301
Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD,  , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT

Location

Primary Location

Karen Rippy,

26381 Crown Valley Pkwy

upstairs

Mission Viejo, CA 92691

(949) 344-2301
"
Text or call for next available, info and time preference at 949-521-1140. Flexible scheduling 9-5 and weekends. Zoom or office
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 344-2301
Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD,  , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT
"
Text or call for next available, info and time preference at 949-521-1140. Flexible scheduling 9-5 and weekends. Zoom or office
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 344-2301
Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD,  , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist
Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT