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Lauren Ripley, LPC

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Grief, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Lauren

Lauren Ripley is an LPC who blends practical, evidence-based techniques with a warm, straightforward style to help people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. She draws on seven years of clinical experience across college counseling centers, rehabilitation settings for substance use, and independent practice in Missouri.

Background and approach

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and ADHD, along with related areas such as body image, attachment struggles, and gender identity questions. Her sessions emphasize collaboration and transparency, inviting clients to use their strengths as the foundation for change.

She favors a flexible approach that may include cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thinking patterns, emotionally focused work to deepen connection in relationships, and acceptance-based practices to increase psychological flexibility. Clients can expect direct, personable guidance paired with validation and occasional humor to make difficult topics more manageable.

Lauren earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and holds Missouri licensure as a professional counselor (MO LPC 2017028216). She offers services in English and provides online options to fit different schedules and needs.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and encourages action guided by personal values to create a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional experience and connection, often used to improve communication and intimacy in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to explore needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different approaches to suit the situation. This flexible partnership helps tailor a plan that feels practical and aligned with what the client hopes to achieve.

Online sessions offer practical benefits such as scheduling flexibility and the ability to meet from home or another convenient location. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, while phone, live chat, and text-based messaging provide alternatives for different comfort levels and day-to-day needs. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into a busy life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lauren commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy challenges, and compassion fatigue, among other related areas.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is relatable and straightforward, blending validation with direct guidance and an emphasis on clients' strengths and personal values.
What is Lauren's clinical background?
She has seven years of experience practicing in college counseling centers, rehabilitation programs for substance use, and independent practice settings.
Where is Lauren licensed and practicing?
She is a licensed professional counselor in Missouri with the credential MO LPC 2017028216 and provides services to clients located in that state.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Pricing varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementCoping with life changesCompassion 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

What Lauren can help with

Lauren Ripley works with clients on grief, self esteem, depression, and ADHD.

Lauren works with people managing concerns with depression, suicide and self harm, issues related to relationships with themselves and others, and anxiety.

How Lauren approaches therapy

Lauren's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Lauren is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Missouri, with 7 years of clinical experience.