Eric Riesterer
Practical, trauma-informed counseling for parents and adults
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
- Format
- Online sessions
About Eric
Eric Riesterer is an LPCC practicing in Ohio who focuses on practical, skills-based support. He aims to help people regain control after trauma, manage mood symptoms, and handle parenting challenges. Eric uses clear, concrete steps so clients can try changes between sessions and build steady progress.
He offers trauma-informed care and uses cognitive-processing approaches to address difficult memories and beliefs. That involves talking through stuck thoughts - for example, beliefs like "I'm not safe" or "It's my fault" - and testing them against real-life evidence.
Background and approach
The goal is to shift unhelpful thinking so daily life feels more manageable. Eric works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, and bipolar-related challenges. He also supports people dealing with autism and Asperger Syndrome, control and impulsivity issues, first responder and veteran-related concerns, guilt and shame, and process addictions like pornography or gambling.
His practice emphasizes building independence and resilience rather than only seeking short-term relief. He brings seven years of clinical experience to his work and identifies as neurodivergent-affirming and veteran owned. That perspective shapes how he listens and the kinds of tools he offers.
Clients can expect practical strategies, direct feedback, and steps to try between sessions. To begin, prospective clients complete an intake questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's available times. Eric communicates in English and works with people in Ohio under his LPCC credential.
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Eric emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive-processing work involves identifying stuck beliefs about safety, blame, or damage and testing those beliefs against experience to reduce trauma-related distress. He also uses trauma-informed methods that pay attention to how past harm affects current behavior and decision-making, helping people approach triggers with concrete strategies.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what helps, adjust strategies, and set small, achievable goals so progress is visible and steady.
Because the profile does not list specific session formats, confirm available online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during the day, or making it easier to meet from different locations. Online work can make regular practice and follow-up simpler, which supports steady skill-building and long-term change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
Also works with
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- Ohio
- Languages
- English
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