
Karen Rippy, Ph.D., LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
Mission Viejo, CA
Online & In-Person
About me
Family; kids teen, court-re anger/DV/custody etc.
I am licensed to handle all your relationship challenges! Clients served: Individuals, Couples, Families (including extended family Zoom sessions), Teens and Children within a family system context. I earned a Masters in Psychology and Doctoral (PhD) in clinical psychology. I am California licensed and board certified. I am certified as a Doctoral Addictions Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor, and Lic. Spiritual Practitioner. Other specialties incliude online social media and sex addiction, anxiety/anger/stress management, co-parenting, infidelity/betrayal of trust, divorce decision-making and short-term Discernment Counseling (commitment questions). Pront scheduling for online or in-office therapy to assist with stress/anxiety and other mood disturbances, parent-child conflict, child custody conflict. Nationally Recognized Marriage Friendly Therapist, Doctoral Addiction Counselor, and court appointed co-parenting. Online Zoom.
When you need an experienced therapist and have complex situation. Typically I am available within a day or two, text me 949-521-1140! I can see you in my Mission Viejo office or online where I sent you a zoom invitation. I specialize in all complex relationship issues as well as those that have court intervention including anger violence, reunification, I enjoy working with students with anxiety and adjustment issues!
I have worked family court systems. No insurance accepted and sessions run from $180 - 200/50 minutes and additional time may be addedf at your request.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Claremont University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$180 - $220Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Venmo
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Depression
- Discernment counseling – to stay or go?
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Phobias & Fears
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Sex and/or Pornography Addiction
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- 12-Step Programs
- Trauma Survivors
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Location
Mission Viejo_Ladera Individual, Students_Family Therapy
26381 Crown Valley Parkway
Suite 232
Mission Viejo, CA 92691 US
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media