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Deborah Ridgeway

LCSW, 17 years of experience

Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Virtual
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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, and 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

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About Deborah Ridgeway

I identify as

Woman

Specialties

Addiction
Anxiety
LGBTQ
Autism
Child or Adolescent
Chronic Illness
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief
Life Transitions
Older Adults
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

Louisiana
Virginia

Accepts

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

Appointments

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.