Therapist profile
Heath Ridenbaugh, LPCC
Ohio
Ohio LPCC focused on Anger and Anxiety
Continue with HeathKey details
- CredentialsLPCC
- LicenseLPCC, Ohio / E.1800773
- NPI1851756266
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationOhio
About
- CBT approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Heath
Heath Ridenbaugh is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with three years of clinical experience. He works with adults on issues such as anger, anxiety, depression, stress, and addictions. People seeking help for relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, or trouble with self-esteem will also find relevant experience listed in his background.
He uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. His work leans on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral strategies. He also draws on solution-focused and mindfulness techniques to help clients notice patterns and try new responses.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small, usable steps. Heath talks through what is happening day to day, patterns around anger or mood, and concrete skills to interrupt those cycles. Mindfulness practices are offered as short exercises to reduce reactivity and increase awareness.
He views the counseling relationship as the place where change starts. He aims to be nonjudgmental and direct while helping a person test different approaches and track what works. The emphasis is on practical shifts rather than long explanations.
His background includes work with co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns and experience across age ranges. Those looking to address communication problems, social anxiety, life purpose, or young adult issues may find this approach helpful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow his Ohio LPCC scope of practice.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Heath commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building a respectful working relationship. It helps people talk through feelings and make sense of why anger or anxiety comes up. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on thoughts, behaviors, and small experiments to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anger, mood problems, and anxiety because it targets immediate triggers and responses.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Heath collaborates with each person to decide whether more CBT, mindfulness exercises, or solution-focused steps fit their goals. He checks in on what works and adjusts plans based on feedback and progress.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people try brief mindfulness practices or behavioral experiments between meetings to test new ways of responding to anger and stress.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
Heath supports people working on anger, anxiety, depression, addictions, stress, grief, parenting strain, relationship difficulties, and related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered style with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience and holds an Ohio LPCC credential.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LPCC licensed in the state of Ohio and practices under that credential.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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