Donna Rippelmeyer, LCSW

Licensed in Nevada · 35 years in practice

Donna Rippelmeyer is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada who focuses on helping people manage stress, worry, and trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Nevada: 5455-C · expires November 2026
NPI: 1790839850 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Donna

Donna Rippelmeyer is a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada who focuses on helping people manage stress, worry, and trauma. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and a straightforward way to talk about difficult topics, including sexual concerns and LGBTQ issues. Her approach aims to make conversations feel manageable even when they start with fear or shame.

With 35 years of experience, Donna draws on practical techniques that people can use between sessions.

Background and approach

She listens first and then helps clients try small changes that can reduce anxiety or interrupt upsetting patterns. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and comfort level. Donna uses client-centered methods to create an open space for honest talk.

She also incorporates cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of coping. Together, these approaches produce clear, usable steps for everyday life. She has long worked with trauma and abuse survivors and those navigating questions about sexuality and gender.

Donna also addresses mood disorders, obsessive thoughts, panic, and the stresses that come with aging or relationship complexities. Her work includes a wide range of sexual concerns and recovery after sexual assault. If someone is ready to begin, Donna helps with an easy first session that focuses on immediate concerns and practical next steps.

She prefers direct, respectful conversation and aims to leave each session with something realistic to try before the next meeting.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Donna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Aging and geriatric issues
Gender dysphoria
Infidelity
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Women's issues

Approaches Donna names

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Online support

How Donna’s Approaches Fit Online Therapy

Donna uses client-centered therapy to build an accepting, nonjudgmental space where people can say what they’re thinking and feeling. This approach helps when someone needs to talk through identity, sexuality, or past hurt without being rushed.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, obsessive thoughts, mood concerns, and many sexual issues because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and comfort level. That means trying strategies, adjusting as needed, and checking in on what helps most.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people use visual cues for deeper conversation, while phone calls can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins, pacing difficult topics over time, or fitting therapy into a busy day. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and try techniques between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Donna focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, and trauma and abuse. She also works with sexual concerns and a range of mood and relationship-related issues.

What is the therapy style like in sessions?

Sessions combine client-centered listening with practical cognitive behavioral techniques. The tone is direct and supportive, with an emphasis on small, usable steps.

How much professional experience does she have?

Donna brings 35 years of professional experience to her practice. That background informs a steady, practical approach to common and complex concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, practicing in Nevada.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she offer online?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

How does the subscription and cost work?

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