Donna Rippelmeyer , LCSW

Donna Rippelmeyer is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practice in Nevada. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, and trauma. Donna also addresses sexual issues and related worries in a straightforward, respectful way.

Donna keeps sessions direct and down-to-earth. She focuses on listening first so clients can say what matters most. Then she helps people find manageable steps they can try between meetings. The tone she brings is warm and nonjudgmental so uncomfortable topics can be talked through.

Her approach blends client-centered work with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. That means she follows each person's lead while also suggesting tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Sessions often include simple exercises and goal-setting to reduce symptoms and increase coping skills.

Across decades of practice Donna has seen many variations of anxiety, trauma, and sexual concerns. She adapts her style to match each person's pace and needs. The emphasis is on practical progress and building skills that make daily life easier.

People who choose Donna usually want direct support, honest feedback, and clear next steps. She encourages small, realistic changes and helps people notice what already works. For those dealing with identity, trauma, or persistent worry, she offers steady, experienced guidance.

Approaches and how online therapy can help

Donna uses client-centered therapy to guide sessions around each person's priorities. That approach means the conversation follows what the person brings, with active listening and empathy to help them feel understood. It is useful for identity concerns, trauma narratives, and topics that need a careful, paced response.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, panic, mood changes, and patterns that keep people stuck. It often includes short exercises and homework that build practical skills between visits.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Donna works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals, needs, and comfort level. She checks in about progress and adjusts plans to keep work relevant and useful.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is good for a full-session conversation and visual cues, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can work for brief check-ins, shorter coaching-style support, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep continuity between meetings.