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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 Email Karen Rippy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 344-2301
Let's Connect (949) 344-2301
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Visa
Call or Email me 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
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
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
Location
Primary Location
Karen Rippy,
26381 Crown Valley Pkwy
upstairs
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 344-2301Email me
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 344-2301
![Photo of Karen Rippy, PhD, , LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/9e78170a-fc98-46f4-aeae-590fec482983/2/320x400.jpeg)
Karen Rippy
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, , LMFT