Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 35 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Anxiety, LGBTQ and 10 more.
(she/her)
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!
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.
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.
LGBTQ adolescents young adults seniors stage of life changes persons with depression and anxiety
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Cash - $80 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
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
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
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.
3 ratings with written reviews
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.
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!
June 8, 2025
I was so apprehensive about starting therapy, but Dr. Ridgeway was a joy! Warm, easy to talk to, and a caring and compassionate manner, she provided me with what I needed to start to work on myself.