- Person-centered approach
- Narrative techniques
- Solution-focused work
About Randall
Randall Cripe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 18 years of professional counseling experience. He works with adults dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions, and major life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
Randall uses a person-centered, client-driven approach. Sessions tend to focus on listening, clarifying what matters most, and helping people name small, workable steps. He aims to help clients uncover their own answers rather than telling them what to do.
In practice he draws on narrative therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and their relationships. He also uses solution-focused techniques to identify practical changes that bring immediate relief. When trauma is part of the picture, trauma-focused methods guide careful processing at a pace the client can manage.
Randall has worked across human services for many years before specializing in counseling. His background includes supporting people through faith-related questions, vocational exploration, and recovery from childhood abuse. He describes his role as a guide, advocate, and conversational partner while clients work toward clearer goals.
Sessions are conversational and structured around the client’s priorities. People who want straightforward conversation about guilt, shame, loss, or rebuilding after trauma will find an approach that centers their values and short-term goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Randall uses client-centered work to focus sessions on what the person brings each time. That means listening first, asking clarifying questions, and helping clients set short-term goals that fit their day-to-day life.Narrative therapy is used to examine the stories someone carries about themselves. In online sessions this can help people notice repeating themes and try new ways of framing past events or current choices.
Solution-focused techniques aim for concrete steps that can change how someone feels between sessions. Those practical experiments and small goals are easy to plan and review in remote meetings.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. He will work with clients to decide whether to prioritize narrative, solution-focused, or trauma-focused work based on their needs, goals, and preferences. The choice can shift over time as priorities change.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Ask about the available session formats when you select online therapy options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around work, caregiving, or treatment schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
How does he approach shame or guilt in sessions?
He uses a person-centered, client-driven style that helps people name their feelings and look for small, concrete steps forward. Narrative and solution-focused methods are used to reframe stories and identify practical changes.
How much counseling experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional counseling experience and a long history in human services prior to that. His background includes work with trauma, grief, and vocational concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan. The LPC credential is used as provided.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any location-specific details when you begin the intake process.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on factors tied to the chosen plan.
What is the first step to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and matching process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.