Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQ and 10 more.
Deborah Ridgeway
(she/her)
About me
I am a clinical social worker bringing a lifetime of experience to my work, helping clients to identify what's working and what changes they may consider making. I am eclectic in my approach, most often using cognitive behavioral therapy, brief therapy and positive psychology. I identify as a long-time member of the LGBTQ community and am constantly striving to become more culturally sensitive and aware. I work with persons across the lifespan: ages preschool through seniors. I bring my sense of humor, ability to adapt and switch gears, and my huge heart and compassion to the work that I do!
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
You can tell your story in safety, decide where to start and then we will craft a plan to move you forward in the directions of your dreams.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
My biggest strengths are my ability to hold hope and the possibility of change for persons I work with, my sense of flexibility and problem-solving abilities.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
LGBTQ adolescents young adults seniors stage of life changes persons with depression and anxiety
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Other specialties
Autism
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Illness
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues
Identifies as
LGBTQ
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Louisiana
Michigan
Virginia
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $80 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT has been evidence-based practice for anxiety and depression since the early 1990s. It is effective and works very quickly to improve anxiety and depression.
4 ratings with written reviews
August 10, 2026
Deborah worked with me after I mixed up my appointment time. She was extremely kind and patient with me. I am looking forward to our next session!
Verified client, age 25-34
July 4, 2026
I just completed my first appointment with Deborah. It is the first time I have spoken to someone via therapy about my mother's passing last year. Although this was just a warm up meeting, I was thankful Deborah was warm and inviting, which I know will allow me to open up further in our next session. I recommend others to book with Deborah as well. Sometimes we just need that one person to make us feel comfortable enough to show our emotions.
Verified client, age 35-44
April 5, 2026
Deborah understands me and works with my strengths and helps me work through my issues. I've had many therapists, but I have made so much progress with Deborah!