- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- ACT and CBT
- Trauma and addiction
About Lauren
Lauren Ripley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and issues related to sexuality and LGBT identity. She also supports people dealing with trauma, self-esteem, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related concerns.
She earned a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2016 from Stephen F. Austin State University. Her work history includes college counseling centers, rehabilitation programs for drug and alcohol use, and private practice. Those roles shaped her practical approach to fairly common but painful problems.
Her primary style is straightforward and personal. She describes her sessions as transparent and real. Conversations focus on strengths, values, and what a person already brings to change.
Lauren uses a mix of methods in session, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential Therapy. She aims to match techniques to the problem at hand rather than following a single method.
In sessions she talks directly about feelings, patterns, and relationships. She uses humor and positivity when helpful and keeps the work practical. If someone wants to explore attachment, intimacy, or the emotional patterns that keep repeating, she frames that material in clear, everyday language.
People who are considering therapy are invited to follow the simple intake steps to schedule a first visit and see if her style fits their needs.
How her main approaches guide online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on feelings and the patterns they create in relationships and within yourself. It helps people put names to hard emotions and notice recurring interaction cycles that cause pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) works on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so people feel heard and can find their own solutions. Finding the right way to work together is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick approaches that fit the problem, goals, and what feels most helpful. That might mean combining elements from EFT, ACT, and client-centered work over time. The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life because they remove travel time, let someone join from a quieter room, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Therapists and licensed professionals adapt techniques so emotional work, behavioral practice, and values-based exercises still translate well to a remote setting.Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, grief, stress, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, trauma, intimacy-related issues, ADHD, eating and anger problems, and related areas listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She favors a personal, straightforward approach that is transparent in session. Conversations focus on strengths, practical steps, and clear emotional work.
How long has she practiced therapy?
She has seven years of experience working in college counseling, rehabilitation settings for drug and alcohol use, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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