Heath Ridenbaugh, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

About Heath

Heath Ridenbaugh is a licensed professional clinical counselor who helps people facing parenting challenges, family tensions, and related stress. He listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps parents can try at home. His tone is straightforward and calm, which can help parents who worry about behavior, mood, or communication.

Heath practices in Ohio and provides care in English. He uses client-centered methods to build trust and understand each family’s story.

Background and approach

He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Solution-focused ideas help set clear, short-term goals so parents see small changes quickly. Heath has three years of professional experience as an LPCC - licensed professional clinical counselor - working with people across ages.

He has worked with depression, anxiety, anger, addictions, trauma and grief, and a range of family and parenting concerns. He also supports issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and young adult transitions. Sessions tend to be collaborative and practical.

Heath aims to help parents test new strategies, track what’s working, and adjust plans as needed. He emphasizes building a helpful relationship where questions are welcomed and next steps are concrete. When starting, he guides clients through a few focused conversations to identify priorities.

That way parents leave sessions with a clear idea of one or two actions to try before the next meeting.

How specific approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive relationship where the parent feels heard and respected. Online sessions let that connection form through honest conversation and steady attention to concerns like parenting stress or family conflict.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence actions and feelings. In online visits this translates to noticing patterns, trying new responses, and reviewing outcomes between sessions to reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each family to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That may mean combining listening-centered support with CBT tools and solution-focused tasks for quick wins.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy parents. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between meetings or get brief guidance when schedules are tight. These options help make consistent support more manageable for families juggling work, school, and home life.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Mindfulness Therapy

Attention training: noticing thoughts and physical feelings as they arrive without being carried off by them. Much of it is practice you do yourself, so guidance over video or audio works much as it would in person.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly help with?

Heath works with parenting and family challenges as well as addictions, anger, depression, anxiety, trauma and grief. He also supports issues like communication problems, divorce and separation, and young adult issues.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a friendly, nonjudgmental approach that centers the person. Sessions focus on listening, practical strategies, and measurable small steps to change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor working with children, adolescents, and adults on a range of concerns.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

Heath holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in Ohio with license number OH LPCC E.1800773.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Family conflicts
Anger management

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Licensed: Ohio
Languages: English

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