Heath Ridenbaugh, LPCC

Heath Ridenbaugh is a licensed professional clinical counselor in Ohio who helps people facing depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, grief, parenting stress, and anger. He works with common challenges like communication problems, social anxiety, mood disorders, and issues that come up during divorce or separation. Heath speaks English and uses plain, direct language in sessions.

He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and solution-focused work to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. He often brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help manage stress and strong emotions. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with small steps you can try between meetings.

He has three years of professional experience as an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - in Ohio. His style is friendly and nonjudgmental. He emphasizes building trust so people feel heard and can start making changes that matter to them.

Heath offers several online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He uses these options to match therapy to a person’s schedule and daily life. Costs vary by location and are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Heath aims to help people find workable steps toward better mood, clearer communication, and less stress.

How Heath blends practical approaches for online care

Heath commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that keep them stuck and to test different reactions. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and many stress-related problems because it focuses on clear skills and small behavior changes.

He also uses client-centered techniques that prioritize the person’s perspective and goals. This approach means sessions begin by listening carefully and following what matters most to the client. Mindfulness methods are added when helpful to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Heath will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That decision evolves over time based on what helps most.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for in-depth conversations and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat is handy for quick check-ins, and messaging fits ongoing reflection or short updates. These formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different communication styles, allowing therapy to fit into everyday life.