Gary Ratliff, LISW

Gary Ratliff is an Ohio-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 10 years of experience in mental health and addiction work. He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, and addictions, and also helps with family and parenting concerns. He works with adults dealing with grief, sleep problems, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life changes.

He uses a mix of practical approaches in sessions. Conversations are direct and focused on what a person wants to change. He listens to what has and hasn’t worked before, then tries strategies that fit everyday life. Sessions include skill-building for emotion regulation and tools to reduce anxiety and manage impulses.

In treatment he draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to address patterns of thought and behavior, manage stress, and help people reconnect with their values. He brings experience from addiction and trauma settings into that work.

Gary aims to help people who are facing difficult family dynamics, fatherhood questions, blended family issues, or codependency concerns. He also supports adults coping with chronic pain, illness, or the strain of caregiving. He uses everyday language and concrete tools so people can try new ways of coping between sessions.

To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How his approaches are used in online sessions