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Gary Ratliff, LISW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Gary

Gary Ratliff is an Ohio-licensed social worker (LISW) with a decade of experience working in mental health and addiction settings. He draws on practical clinical tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and issues related to motivation and self-esteem.

Background and approach

Gary emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while adapting conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs. His background includes work with a broad range of concerns such as addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, along with related areas like communication problems, codependency, and chronic illness.

Gary uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients build skills, clarify values, and move toward a more satisfying life. Clients can expect a collaborative process in which the therapist listens first and then tailors interventions that fit individual goals.

He frames seeking help as a courageous step and positions himself as a steady support through change and recovery, adjusting pace and focus to match what each person brings to the work.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters most to them and build actions aligned with those values while learning to make space for difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy helps clients develop present-moment awareness and self-regulation skills that support emotional balance and stress reduction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Gary works with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, and he adjusts techniques as the work progresses so treatment stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home or work and to integrate therapeutic practices into daily life while still receiving support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Gary work with?
He addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, and career concerns.
What is his general therapeutic style?
Gary combines respectful, compassionate listening with practical, skills-based interventions drawn from approaches like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet clients where they are.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 10 years of professional work experience in the mental health and addiction fields.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is credentialed as an LISW with licence details OH LISW I.2103221-SUPV and practices in Ohio.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for them.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English