Lauren Ripley

(she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar (Optum), Oxford (Optum), Quest Behavioral Health, United Healthcare (Optum), and United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Specializes in

ADD/ADHD, Depression, Grief, Loss, Stress, and Substance Use / Addiction

Intro Style Cost More info

Great to meet you!

Hello, my name is Lauren. I have a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and work primarily with folks with depression, people who are grieving, as well as those who find themselves wondering how to feel like their 'usual self' again. I mainly work with college aged students and adults.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I like to call it a 'laid back' approach; good ole fashioned talk therapy mixed in which some creative problem solving, and a safe space to process emotions and learn how to navigate the tough ones.

What you can expect from our first session

A deep and fun conversation about your strengths and how to grow as a person, despite any emotional distress weighing you down.

Lauren's style is

Humorous

Warm

Open-minded

Insurance carriers Lauren accepts

Aetna

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Carelon Behavioral Health

Cigna

Oscar

Oxford

Quest Behavioral Health

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

More about Lauren

MA (Master of Arts) at Stephen F. Austin State University

License type: LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Missouri)

Gender: Cisgender Female

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Languages: English and Spanish

Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors

More specialties: Anxiety, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, and Relationship Issues

Modalities: Positive Psychology, Experiential, Humanistic, Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Relational, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)