Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Randall Cripe, LPC

Michigan | Online sessions in Michigan | English  |  Book with Randall »

Healing through story and practical steps

Details

NameRandall Cripe
CredentialsLPC
Based inMichigan
Licensed inMichigan
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice18

About Randall

Randall Cripe is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan who helps people facing relationship strain, grief, trauma and abuse, career questions, and major life changes. He focuses on everyday challenges like communication problems, commitment concerns, and coping after loss. Randy writes plainly and listens carefully so clients can name what matters most to them.

Randall uses a person-centered, client-driven style. He aims to build a steady relationship and guide each person toward clearer choices.

Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client wants to work on next. He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the story they tell about themselves. He also uses Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches to help people find practical next steps and process painful experiences.

This mix lets him tailor work to the issue at hand rather than following a single script. Randall has 18 years of professional counseling experience and a longer history in human services. He also brings experience addressing issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, blended family stress, body image, cancer-related stress, caregiver strain, codependency, and family of origin issues.

People who choose Randy often want a straightforward, compassionate partner while they sort through hard situations. He invites clients to explore options, test new ways of relating, and take small steps that build toward larger change.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief among the things Randall works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Randall among the ways he works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Randall among the ways he works.
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Randall among the ways he works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Randall directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Randall directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How teaching stories and focused steps work online

Randall often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and rewrite the stories that shape their choices. This approach helps when past events or family patterns keep showing up in relationships and self-view. He also relies on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify practical, achievable next steps that move a person forward in small, manageable ways.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Randall treats this as a team effort where the therapist and client decide together which methods to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts direction if something isn’t helping.

Online therapy with him can take place by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break or commute. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief reflections, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and to keep consistent momentum between sessions.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does Randall address?

He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, career questions, and coping with life changes. He also helps with related concerns like attachment, abandonment, body image, and family of origin issues.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Randall uses a person-centered, client-driven approach that emphasizes a respectful, relational tone. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on the client’s priorities.

How much experience does he have?

He has 18 years of professional counseling experience and additional years working in human services prior to that.

What are his credentials and location?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and needs.

How does the cost structure work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Contacting this therapist

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