Why Keystone Therapy Group?

In architecture, a keystone refers to the central stone in the top of an archway, providing support, balance and strength to the arch and entire structure.

In nature, elephants are referred to as a keystone species due to their role in providing support, balance and strength to their herd, as well as the surrounding ecosystem of plants and other animals.

At Keystone Therapy Group we believe in emulating the emotional characteristics of elephants in our therapy: compassion, empathy, support, communication and strength. With these values guiding our work, we are able to meet our clients where they are and walk with them through their therapeutic experience. Our purpose as therapists is to help our clients identify and learn about themselves to make healthy changes and pursue a balanced life.

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Our Mission

At Keystone Therapy Group, our mission is to provide unparalleled mental health care centered on quality, compassion, and authenticity. We are committed to fostering healing and growth in individuals, couples, children, and families through evidence-based therapeutic approaches and personalized attention. With a focus on integrity and excellence, we strive to create a supportive and safe environment where clients feel valued, understood, and empowered to achieve their highest potential. Our dedicated team of mental health professionals is united in our mission to promote emotional well-being and enhance the quality of life for all those we work with.

Our Approach

At Keystone, we provide high quality collaborative care for each client we work with. We prioritize meeting our clients where they are to help them identify their values, achieve their goals, and form meaningful connections with others. We have specialized training to work with anxiety, depression, peer/family/marital relationships, life stress/transitions, gender & sexuality, and trauma.

The most important part of our success is the authentic relationship between therapist and client! We provide a space where clients feel safe to learn about themselves, laugh, and grow. We help clients feel accepted and supported within their experience so they can learn to trust and be their true self out in the "wild." We are BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ allies.

Schedule a Free Consultation!

We offer a free 20-minute phone consultation for prospective clients to discuss our servicespayment options and scheduling.  Please send us an email to schedule a consultation with one of our therapists.

Licensed Therapists

Licensed therapists have completed a Master's program in counseling practice, counseling education, or marriate & family therapy, a 2-4 year clinical residency, and passed the State Counselor Exam. Licensed therapists maintain their licenses in good standing with ongoing trainings and CEUs.

Kim Rippy, MA, LPC

Practice Owner & Clinical Director

Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Supervisor for LPC & LMFT Residents

Virtual Only

Areas of Specialty

  • Anxiety & Stress
  • PTSD & Trauma
  • LGBTQ+ (Gender Dysphoria & Sexuality)
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress Management & Perfectionism
  • Relationship Issues (partner, family and peer)

Kaitlyn Steel, MS, LMFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Clinical Supervisor for LPC & LMFT Residents

Virtual Only

Areas of Specialty

  • Couples & Family Counseling
  • Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Military Members & Families
  • Attachment Issues

Brianna Folkl, MA, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Clinical Supervisor for LPC & LMFT Residents

Virtual Only

Areas of Specialty

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Family Conflict

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We offer a free 20-minute phone consultation for prospective clients to discuss our servicespayment options and scheduling.  Please send us an email to schedule a consultation with one of our therapists.

Resident Therapists

Resident therapists have completed their Master's degree in counseling practice, counseling education, or marriage and family therapy, are currently in their 2-4 year residency towards their license, and have either passed or are studying for the state counseling exam. All residents are under clinical supervision of a board approved Licensed Clinical Supervisor.

Sofia Shahid, MS, LPC-R

Licensed Resident in Counseling

In-Person & Virtual

Areas of Specialty

  • Children, Teens & Young Adults
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Self Esteem
  • Anger Management
  • Identifying Emotions
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • LGBTQ+

Rhiannon Vergundia, MEd, LPC-R

Licensed Resident in Counseling

In-Person & Virtual

Areas of Specialty

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues

Essie Bent, MEd, LPC-R

Licensed Resident in Counseling

In-Person & Virtual

Areas of Specialty

  • Couples & Family Counseling
  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Cultural Identity
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Relationship Issues

Schedule a Free Consultation!

We offer a free 20-minute phone consultation for prospective clients to discuss our servicespayment options and scheduling.  Please send us an email to schedule a consultation with one of our therapists.

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