Teletherapy for Mission Viejo, CA

Welcome new clients! My work is driven by the deeply held belief that people get better. Every person has the ability to heal, make connections, and deserves healthy relationships. While the benefits of counseling can last for years, it shouldn't take years before experiencing the benefits. By using evidence based practices, significant change can happen rather quickly, in weeks and months. I have advanced degrees and training, and am certified in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy).

Accepting clients in person & video. I provide a comfortable, accepting place where you can gain insights and specific skills to help you feel your best. Often we have deep beliefs about ourselves that can hold us back. Our systems can become overloaded with the stress of modern life. I can help you develop a plan to achieve your goals, have more confidence, & feel more at ease. We are an energy system that can learn to better regulate itself and experience more tranquility, joy, and happiness & better manage sadness and anxiety. I use a variety of research based techniques that I tailor to your needs and preferences.

My clients are usually hard workers, and are very self critical. They expect so much out of themselves, and don't feel like they are ever enough. People pleasers that are frustrated they can't please everyone, are often tired and frustrated with where life is going compared to where they wish it was. They often have relationships that could be better, whether starting, maintaining, or ending. They are tired of struggling, they are ready to make a change, to be part of the solution. They want to have better control of their anxiety, emotions, anger, and also learn to be in the moment. I can help you get to where you want to be.

I specialize in all complex relationship issues involving you as an individual, couple and family. I like working with teens, students and i’m familiar with court related, coparenting and reunification challenges. I am also a Doctoral Addictions Counselor. I am highly experienced with 30+ years experience! No-nonsense approach to resolving your most difficult and sensitive relationship and family issues. Life transitions, intense relationship conflicts, aggressive teens, addictions, custody, blending families.... www.karenrippy.com or text 949-521-1140. Fee for service.

We all could benefit from talking to someone who understands what we are going through when life gets challenging. But more than that, we need someone to talk to who really values us deeply and offers practical tools each time. That is why resistant husbands continue to come see me and benefit from our time together. As well as young men, women, & adolescents in various stages of life struggles. My clients quickly realize they are genuinely cared for while receiving helpful, life changing insights that transform their thinking, how they approach life. Families in Rich Encounters is counseling to help enrich your life!

My work is solution focused. I work in a Family Systems Orientation to help bring context to what is happening today and a Cognitive Behavioral Orientation to help clients make adjustments in the present. Our past family experiences are important. What we learned in our family is very much related to how we do life today.

My work is solution focused. I work in a Family Systems Orientation to help bring context to what is happening today and a Cognitive Behavioral Orientation to help clients make adjustments in the present. Our past family experiences are important. What we learned in our family is very much related to how we do life today. But sometimes, I think, people may invest an inordinate amount of their time and resources analyzing the problems of the past. In doing so they may miss the exceptions to those problems that hold the key to change.

I am an EMDR Certified therapist and Consultant in Training. My passion is to work with children, teenagers and adults who have experienced trauma and abuse and who are suffering from anxiety, anger, depression or other symptoms of PTSD and Dissociative Disorders.

Have you looked at your life lately and thought that maybe your life hasn’t turned out the way you thought it would be? Or maybe you’ve “checked all the boxes” but you still feel numb, disconnected, anxious or depressed? Maybe you are growing your family, and no one told you becoming a mother would be so difficult. But the fact is, life can be hard. Really hard. And sometimes we need help navigating our thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Many people feel exhausted by their emotions and confused about how to gain emotional health and closeness in relationships. This can lead to depression, anxiety, loneliness and frustration. Are you looking for a sensitive and intuitive therapist who can provide a supportive space for you to explore and nurture your authentic self while also helping with rapid healing and integration? I'm excited to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) which facilitates deep lasting healing for people that feel stuck in anxiety and depression, complicated by trauma.

Do you feel like past wounds are preventing you from moving forward? Perhaps you have a difficult time understanding why you continue to repeat unhealthy behaviors or feel ashamed for not living up to your own or others' expectations. You probably feel a mixture of emotions: motivated to change, but afraid of feeling uncomfortable and vulnerable. Maybe you doubt your ability to change or question if talking about painful issues can actually help you feel better. Having these thoughts and feelings is a normal part of the growth process.

Anxiety, panic, fear, and OCD have answers. You can take control. I use empirically supported treatments (CBT and ACT), tailored to each individual. Through the use of virtual therapy and in-person exposure therapy, I provide my patients with over 20 years of experience, specializing in OCD, Anxiety, and related disorders. My patients average a 15-week treatment, with the option of 6 to 8-day intensive formats. My pride is in my success rate. My focus is to do a proper assessment to understand the issues and help my patients to set goals, achieve them, and move on in life as quickly as possible.

As a survivor of trauma, do you find anxiety and sadness blocking you from your true self and your connection to others? You may be fed up with experiencing the same cycles that pull you away from the life you want to live. I believe in you and your ability to get through the toughest storms life may throw your way. I help you safely process & navigate these storms while working on gaining new insight & tools you can use for a lifetime. If you are ready to take that next step of exploring the quality of life that awaits you, I will be honored to support you on your journey of healing. You can reclaim your life one step at a time.

I know how hard it is to look for the right therapist. Before you make a appointment, it is my sincere attempt here to explain who I am and how I work. I provide individual sessions based on a foundation of trust, genuineness and respect. I work with clients by educating them, processing thoughts and feelings, exploring options, and directing new ways to interact. I believe everyone has the ability to grow if given an opportunity to be coached and supported by a trusted therapist. I possess a large repertoire of psychological interventions and tools to draw from. I work differently and individually with each and every client.

Women suffering with trauma -There you are once again, holding back the tears and acting like everything is okay. Deep down you're wishing someone would see that you’re not. Maybe if people knew what you’ve been through, they’d stop telling you to just think positive. Perhaps you don’t even realize that you have been traumatized. You just know you need help because the anxiety is overwhelming and you’re tired of fighting hopeless thinking and depression all the time. I am here so you don’t have to feel helpless under the weight of these emotions.

Are you feeling stuck and just can't seem to relax? Struggling with internal voice that finds fault with anything and everything, and is self-defeating? You smile on the outside and get by, but on the inside, you feel defeated, disconnected, lonely, and sad. Things that happened to us in life, especially traumatic ones, can hold us back, push us into dark spaces, and keep us from living life to the fullest. Trauma can be small or big and it shows up in different ways. And some of us were taught to suppress our emotions, whether it’s sadness, anger, shame, or grief. You deserve a safe space to unload the weight you’ve been carrying.

During the process of therapy, working through the struggles of life can bring you to a deeper and more meaningful place, not only finding, but also liking who you are. Therapy will help you learn coping skills, setting boundaries, changing perceptions that keep you stuck, finding the connection you want in relationships, building self-esteem, finding release from loss and grief, openness to change, and a willingness to accept your worth and find your authentic voice.

As a marital and family therapist with 23 years of experience, I have helped countless families, individuals, and couples through major struggles with anxiety, depression, stress, communication issues and trauma.