- Client-centered
- CBT strategies
- Sexual issues
About Donna
Donna Rippelmeyer is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress or anxiety and those navigating LGBTQ concerns and past trauma. She also focuses on sexual issues and related challenges. Donna aims to make the first step into therapy easier by offering a calm, respectful space to begin.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Donna uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's pace and priorities, listening first and responding to what matters most. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and change the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
Sessions are conversational and practical. People can expect straightforward tools, chances to try new coping skills, and time to talk through difficult feelings without judgment. Donna emphasizes collaboration and clear steps you can use between sessions.
With decades of practice in Nevada, she draws on broad experience across many concerns. That history shapes a calm, steady style that aims to reduce shame and increase problem-solving. She encourages people to notice small changes and build on them over time.
If you are ready to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling the first session. Donna supports people who want a direct, listening-focused therapist to help them move forward.
How Donna's approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to each person. The therapist creates space for someone to talk through feelings and decide the pace and topics of work, which can help with stress, anxiety, and trauma-related concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and actions affect mood. It teaches simple exercises to notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, useful for anxiety, panic, mood challenges, and intrusive thoughts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize listening and support or to add structured CBT tools.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and fit into daily life, whether someone needs a shorter check-in during a work break or a full session at a convenient time. It can also remove travel time and let people meet with a licensed professional from a location that works for them.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Donna help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and sexual issues. Additional focus areas include mood disorders, panic, OCD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is listening-focused and collaborative. She uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine empathy with practical skills.
What experience does she bring?
Donna has 35 years of professional experience. That background informs a steady, practical approach to common and complex concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds an LCSW license in Nevada. Sessions are offered with that regional context in mind.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.