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Heath Ridenbaugh

Heath Ridenbaugh, LPCC

Ohio

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Ohio LPCC - Life purpose and mood concerns

  • CBT strategies
  • Client-centered work
  • Solution-focused steps

About Heath

Heath Ridenbaugh is an Ohio LPCC with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, addiction, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and questions about life purpose. He also helps with communication problems, divorce and separation, social anxiety, and young adult issues.

Heath uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. He leans on client-centered listening so people can say what matters to them. He combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns and Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, doable steps. Mindfulness tools are used when slowing down or grounding is helpful.

In a typical session Heath talks through what’s happening now and what the person wants to change. He helps identify a few concrete next steps and checks progress week to week. Sessions aim to be clear and task-oriented rather than vague or overly technical.

He has experience across age groups from previous work settings and has supported people with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns. His LPCC credential indicates licensure to practice in Ohio. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not accepted.

To begin, prospective clients follow the site process to view online options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first meeting. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Heath integrates approaches for online sessions

Heath commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy means he listens closely and orients sessions around what the person says is most important. This approach helps clarify values and immediate concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood problems.

He also brings solution-focused techniques when people want concrete next steps. That means pinpointing small, achievable goals and tracking progress across sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He will work with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing a single path.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused planning to remote meetings, helping people keep momentum between sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsLife purposeMood disordersSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does he address related to feeling stuck?

Heath works with life purpose concerns, career and direction questions, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship stress. He also supports people with addiction and parenting strain.

How does he approach someone who feels directionless?

He uses client-centered listening to understand what matters to the person, then combines CBT and solution-focused steps to set small, practical goals.

What is his professional background?

He has three years of clinical experience and prior work supporting children, adolescents, and adults in mental health settings.

What credential and location apply to his practice?

He holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I start a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.

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