Donna Rippelmeyer, LCSW

Donna Rippelmeyer is a Nevada-based licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are anxious or under stress, those dealing with trauma or abuse, and people navigating LGBTQ concerns. Donna also addresses sexual issues and related concerns in therapy. She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. Conversations are straightforward and focused on the client's immediate needs. Donna emphasizes listening first, then working together to set simple, realistic goals. Her style blends client-centered therapy with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. That means the work often combines empathic listening with small, actionable steps to change unhelpful thinking or habits. Sessions may include practicing new ways of thinking, planning gradual behavior changes, and checking what works between meetings. Donna's long career includes many settings and client concerns. She draws on decades of experience to help people find clearer thinking and steadier daily routines. The aim is to reduce distress and increase control over day-to-day life. If you are feeling overwhelmed, unsure where to begin, or wrestling with sexual concerns, Donna encourages taking a first step. She supports clients through the matching and scheduling process so therapy can fit into busy lives.

How Donna Uses Client-Centered and CBT Online

Donna uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience. That means she listens carefully, reflects what she hears, and helps clients name their priorities. This approach is useful when someone needs a supportive space to untangle feelings or make sense of identity and relationships.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes. This is often helpful for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and compulsive or repetitive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Donna will work with each client to decide which methods best match their goals and daily life. Goals are practical and reviewed together so the work stays useful and realistic.

For online therapy specifics, please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce time spent commuting, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered conversation and CBT exercises to an online setting to keep sessions focused and goal-directed.