Sonia Rippe, Licensed Professional Counselor

Do you feel stuck searching for relief from painful emotions, only to end up feeling defeated? Our minds try to protect us from pain, so we search for answers—yet when nothing works, we often blame ourselves. You’re not alone. I’m here to help you build self-compassion, develop new responses to pain, and strengthen relationships so you can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and a life that aligns with your values. I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor passionate about helping adults cultivate self-compassion and effective coping skills in the midst of life’s challenges. My approach is collaborative and integrative, blending professional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Brainspotting, and Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed) with elements of mindfulness, parts work, somatic experiencing, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to support healing. I believe that successful therapy starts with a strong relationship. My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel valued and accepted for exactly who you are. Along with providing deep support, I also enjoy incorporating humor into our sessions when it feels right! While growth often involves discomfort, I take a gentle, trauma-informed approach as we navigate the process together. Many of us have been conditioned to avoid difficult emotions, shame ourselves, and try to “move on,” only to be left feeling unseen, depleted, or even hopeless. Through our work, you’ll develop the ability to tolerate discomfort while learning to respond to emotions, trauma reminders, and life’s challenges with self-compassion and values-based action. Therapy is not just about individual change—it’s about understanding yourself in the context of your relationships, beliefs, and community. Together, we’ll create a personalized plan that aligns with your unique needs, strengths, culture, and values. Above all, my priority is for you to feel heard, validated, and safe to be your authentic self. I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together. Reach out to schedule a phone consultation—I look forward to hearing from you!

I am committed to growth and self-awareness in both my personal and professional life. I engage in my own therapy and continuously seek to learn from others. I value honest feedback and open dialogue, believing they foster deeper trust and connection. It’s important to me to acknowledge how my identities—including my privilege—impact others and to actively work toward deconstructing oppression and minimizing harm. I strive to be LGBTQIA-affirming, anti-racist, and culturally sensitive. I am not an expert on anyone’s identity but my own, and I am committed to listening, learning, and growing as an ally.