Randall Cripe, LPC

Randall Cripe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who brings 18 years of professional counseling experience and more than 25 years working in human services to his work with clients. He practices from a person-centered perspective, valuing the client as the expert on their own life while offering guidance, advocacy, and support during the process of change. As an LPC he holds state licensure to provide professional counseling services, and he also draws on training as a life and career coach to assist with vocational exploration and goal setting.

Randall’s primary areas of focus include grief and loss, trauma and abuse with particular experience in childhood sexual abuse, life and relational challenges, and career or vocational transitions. He works with issues related to attachment, abandonment, blended families, communication and commitment concerns, codependency, body image, and the stresses faced by caregivers, among other topics. His approach is relational and client-driven, emphasizing that each person’s path to healing is unique and that therapy should meet the individual where they are.

Clients who work with Randall can expect a collaborative process that honors their values, including faith and spirituality when relevant, and prioritizes practical strategies for rebuilding confidence, navigating life changes, and moving toward greater freedom in relationships and personal goals. He is available to work with clients in Michigan and accepts international clients for remote sessions.

Therapeutic approaches for online healing and growth

Randall integrates client-centered therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and solution-focused therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so that clients lead the pace and focus of sessions while the therapist provides support and reflection - this approach helps with self-esteem, relational concerns, and life transitions. Trauma-focused therapy offers targeted methods for processing painful experiences and building coping skills; it is often used for survivors of abuse, grief, and other forms of emotional injury. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on concrete, practical steps and short-term goal setting to help clients identify strengths and move toward specific outcomes such as improved communication or career clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Randall partners with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time in a collaborative way. Clients are invited to shape the process so treatment feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy with Randall is delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographical distance, or mobility limits. These options make it easier to access consistent support and to integrate therapy into daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.