Licensed clinical social worker recordOhio
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh, LCSW, LISW
Ohio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Stress
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Ohio
- LISW, licence I.2506666
- Licensed in Virginia
- LCSW, licence 0904018929
- NPI
- 1396477089
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
These details come from information Rudesta supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Family concerns
- ADHD support
- Trauma focus
About Rudesta
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with five years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She works in English and does not take international clients.
Rudesta helps people develop practical coping skills for everyday pressure. She listens for how family dynamics and attachment patterns show up in current problems. Work in sessions often includes talking through what contributes to anxiety and finding small, manageable steps to reduce stress.
Her practice pays attention to experiences common among Black clients and aims to offer an affirming, culturally aware approach. She also addresses trauma-related problems, feelings of guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love. Sessions focus on building resilience and clearer emotional understanding rather than quick fixes.
Rudesta emphasizes active listening and collaborative planning. She helps people identify patterns, try new behaviors, and track what changes help. That practical focus is suited for someone who wants usable strategies for family tension, life transitions, or ADHD-related challenges.
People who want straightforward, practical work around emotions and relationships will find a clear, goal-oriented style. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the See online therapy options button. Costs vary with location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in her work include short-term skills training that teaches practical coping strategies for anxiety and stress. These techniques focus on clear steps to manage symptoms and routines that reduce daily overwhelm.Another common approach is trauma-informed work that helps people process difficult memories and reduce their ongoing impact. This usually involves pacing, grounding exercises, and developing new ways to respond to reminders of past events.
Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help identify which methods match a person’s goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Clients and therapist set goals together and review what is or isn’t helping.
Confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list specific format options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, and other responsibilities. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy week.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Ohio, Virginia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, self-esteem, life changes, and ADHD, plus attachment issues, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using active listening and goal-focused work to build coping skills and emotional understanding.
How much experience does she have?
Rudesta has five years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed as a VA LCSW and an OH LISW in Ohio.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about formats?
Before booking, confirm current session options. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How does payment work?
Costs vary with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers