Donna Rippelmeyer, LCSW

Donna Rippelmeyer is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, and trauma. She focuses on sexual issues and on challenges that come with aging and geriatric issues. Donna aims to make the first step easier by meeting people with calm, straightforward care.

She offers a space where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgment. Conversations are practical and direct. Donna listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals and small steps toward change.

Her approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. That means she stays grounded in the client’s priorities while using concrete tools to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include problem solving, skill building, and reality-based feedback.

Donna draws on decades of experience in Nevada to guide people through sensitive topics like sexual concerns, trauma recovery, and mood challenges. She encourages honest talk and gradual progress rather than quick fixes.

People considering therapy are invited to take a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. Donna supports thoughtful pacing and works with each person’s needs to find a workable plan for ongoing care.

How Donna’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client’s needs and priorities, giving space for honest talk and shared decision making. It helps when someone needs a compassionate listener and wants to set their own pace for change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses practical tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, panic, mood challenges, and some trauma-related patterns by teaching skills to manage symptoms day to day.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna will listen to your goals and preferences and together you can decide whether to emphasize conversation, skill work, or a mix. She adjusts methods over time as needs shift.

Practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, shorter check-ins when needed, and avoiding travel time. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. The aim is to make therapy work within everyday life while focusing on concrete steps toward the goals you set with your therapist.