Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello and welcome! Because you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about therapy. Let me tell you that you’ve done a great job so far in seeking help, it’s definitely not an easy step to take and I’m a huge believer in celebrating the small things. There’s something to be said about a person who wants to better themselves; whatever draws you here, I hope you find what you’re looking for. Here’s a little about me to help clarify any questions you may have:
I have a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2016) from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas. I later moved to Missouri and am now a licensed professional counselor in the state of Missouri. I’ve worked as a therapist in several different settings such as college counseling centers, rehabilitation centers for drug and alcohol use, and in the private practice setting. In these environments I’ve helped people manage concerns with depression, suicide and self harm, issues related to relationships with themselves and others, anxiety, sexuality and the LGBTQ population, and addiction. I’ve also been able to work with people that have experienced trauma and family conflicts.
Each therapist operates from a certain style and orientation in which they approach the counseling process. Usually, it’s a multi-faceted approach and I believe that the key is to remain flexible. That being said, my main approach tends to be relatable, personal, and straight forward. I believe in transparency in sessions, meaning I’m not afraid to be real with you while helping to guide, support, and validate your experiences. Therapy is a vulnerable process so it’s my job to help you feel safe and empowered. In doing this, we’ll talk about your strengths and what makes you who you are, and use those to help achieve your goals. I believe that you’re the expert of your life; I’m just here to help you talk through it and I find that through positivity and humor, life seems a bit more manageable.
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Lauren Ripley greets people who are considering therapy with encouragement and a belief that choosing help is a meaningful step. She celebrates small accomplishments and values the decision to pursue personal growth, meeting each person where they are and hoping they find what brought them to therapy.
She earned a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Texas and later relocated to Missouri. She is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Missouri (MO LPC 2017028216) and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work.
Lauren has practiced in college counseling centers, rehabilitation centers focused on drug and alcohol recovery, and in private practice. In those settings she has supported people coping with depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm concerns, relationship challenges with themselves or others, anxiety, sexuality and LGBTQ-related issues, and addiction. She has also worked with individuals affected by trauma and family conflict.
Her therapeutic approach is flexible and multi-faceted, tending toward a relatable, personal, and straightforward style. Lauren values transparency in sessions and is willing to be direct while offering guidance, support, and validation. She understands therapy as a vulnerable process and sees her role as helping clients feel safe and empowered. Together they explore strengths and personal qualities to work toward the client’s goals, honoring the view that the client is the expert on their life. Lauren also incorporates positivity and humor to help make challenges feel more manageable.
Many people wonder whether virtual sessions can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, online therapy has been found to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person care for those issues.
One major benefit of remote therapy is scheduling flexibility. Individuals can connect in the way that best suits them – through video consultations, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – making it easier to fit support into a busy life.
These services are delivered by licensed professionals and therapists, and if someone decides they would prefer a different clinician, switching is an option at any time.
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