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- Addictions
- CBT methods
- Solution focused
About Heath
Heath Ridenbaugh, LPCC, is licensed in Ohio and has three years of post-licensure clinical practice. He helps people with addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and self-esteem issues. He also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, life purpose, mood disorders, social anxiety and phobia, and young adult issues.
He uses a client-centered style. That means he prioritizes the relationship with each person and works from their concerns. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Solution-focused methods are used to set practical, short-term goals.
Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented. Heath explains ideas in plain language and helps people try specific steps between meetings. Mindfulness practices are sometimes included to reduce stress and improve attention to the present moment.
He describes his own attitude as nonjudgmental and friendly. He emphasizes collaboration when deciding which techniques to use. The emphasis is on clear steps people can take to feel better and manage day-to-day challenges.
Heath works in English and holds an Ohio LPCC. The site's booking flow asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session. The cost of sessions varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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How his approaches are used in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. Online sessions let the therapist and client talk through priorities and decide what to work on next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with clear exercises. In online appointments CBT work can include thought records, activity planning, and homework between meetings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus. These practices can be introduced in a session and practiced between meetings to build skill.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Heath will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan over time.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week and reduce travel time. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed and can support steady progress with homework and between-session practice.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
Heath works with addictions, depression, anxiety, anger, stress, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, and young adult issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He practices a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. He uses plain language and collaborative goal setting during sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience post-licensure. He has worked across a range of common mental health concerns.
Where is he licensed to practice?
Heath holds an LPCC license in Ohio. Sessions and credentials are listed for that state.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and are processed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.