Heath Ridenbaugh , LPCC

Heath Ridenbaugh is an Ohio-licensed clinician who brings a practical and compassionate approach to mental health care. As an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - he has three years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. His clinical work includes support for depression, anxiety, anger management, and co-occurring disorders involving mental health and substance use, along with experience addressing trauma, grief, and loss.

Heath blends person-centered listening with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused methods to help clients identify patterns, develop coping skills, and set achievable goals. He approaches each person with a genuine, nonjudgmental, and friendly demeanor, placing strong value on the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change. In that supportive relationship, clients can explore challenges, discover sources of hope, and build momentum toward their goals.

Heath aims to empower people through collaboration and practical tools, helping them navigate family concerns, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and issues related to addiction and life transitions. He emphasizes clear communication and individualized plans that reflect each person’s needs and strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Heath commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness techniques into remote sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, helping clients feel heard and guiding them to explore their values and goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or anger. Mindfulness therapy introduces attention and breathing practices to help manage stress and increase present-moment awareness, which can support emotional regulation and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heath works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. The partnership between therapist and client guides selection of techniques and pacing.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt their methods to each format to keep therapy focused, practical, and responsive to individual circumstances.