Heather Ridge, LPC, LCMHC
Specializing in Highly Sensitive People, Anxiety, and Trauma
My name is Heather (she/her) and I am licensed in both NC and SC, so I can provide telehealth services across both states.
My journey to becoming a therapist involved engaging in therapy myself. Through that work, I was able to take a deep exhale into my ground of being — acquiring tools to manage my sensory sensitivities and untangle from anxiety, rumination, and self-doubt. That experience deeply informs how I show up with clients.
Who I Work With
I am passionate about helping people with anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, life transitions, compassion fatigue, codependency, and trauma, and I am LGBTQIA2S+ allied.
You might be someone who experiences deep thoughts coupled with strong feelings. Changes in your environment, social interactions, and other people’s moods can feel overwhelming. You may notice that you tune in quickly to others’ needs and find yourself feeling sensitive, shy, or struggling with self-esteem. When too much is going on at once, retreating to a quiet place may feel like the only way to find relief.
If this resonates, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
What You Can Expect in Therapy
My approach is warm, compassionate, and strengths-based. I deeply value listening to what goals you have for therapy, supporting you in reaching those goals, and creating spaciousness to process whatever may be feeling most present for you that day.
I consider myself the tail of a comet — following your lead, listening closely, and offering support as you move in the direction that feels right for you. Life can be lifey in this unique human experience, and we’re not meant to process and hold it all alone.
My Clinical Approach
I offer trauma-informed therapy and draw from a variety of modalities, including:
Brainspotting (BSP)
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Psychoeducation
Somatic-based coping strategies for emotion regulation
Executive functioning support
Connection to community resources, as desired
While therapeutic philosophies and interventions are important, I believe the client–counselor relationship is essential to meaningful change. I value your thoughts, feelings, needs, and feedback, and I welcome open communication throughout our work together.
You may notice moments of humor woven in with nerdy analogies and metaphors.
Outside of therapy, I enjoy spending time with my family — including our dog Bjorn, who is about the size of a small bear. I love a good reality TV show, hiking, surfing, and dancing to music like one of those inflatable balloon people outside of a car dealership.
Services
15 Minute Phone Consultation: Free
Initial Intake Appointment (75 min): $175
Individual Therapy (55 min): $150
Brainspotting Therapy (75 min): $175
I do offer sliding scale pricing as well for those who qualify. Please send me an e-mail prior to booking if this is a need.
Email: heather@rootwellnesshub.com