About Heath
Heath Ridenbaugh is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. He helps people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, grief, parenting challenges, relationship struggles, and trauma. He also supports concerns like communication problems, divorce and separation, social anxiety, mood disorders, and young adult issues.
Heath uses a straightforward, calm style in sessions. He listens without judgment and works with each person at their own pace. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings and on building skills to manage difficult feelings.
How Heath works
He uses client-centered methods to make clients feel heard and understood. He pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Solution-focused strategies help set small, achievable goals so progress is visible quickly.
His background includes three years as a licensed clinician in Ohio and experience addressing co-occurring substance use and mental health concerns. Heath frames work around the therapeutic relationship and clear, realistic goals rather than long theoretical explanations. People who choose him can expect a friendly, goal-oriented approach.
Sessions tend to be practical, focused on problem solving, and adapted to what each person says works best for them.
Heath lists 4 ways of working on the entry:
What Heath works with
The areas below are the ones Heath selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
Also listed
- Communication problems
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Grief
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Ohio |
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Online support options
How Heath Uses Talk Therapy Online
Heath often blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding so a person feels respected and heard, which is helpful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical tools to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heath will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set short-term goals and check what works, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let conversations feel face to face while fitting around school or work. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can be easier when being on camera feels hard. Live chat and text-based messaging make brief check-ins and quick coping reminders possible between sessions. These options help therapy fit into a busy life and support steady progress over time.
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