Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh
Culturally responsive support for resilience and self-compassion
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About
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh, LCSW, LISW, is a licensed therapist based in Ohio who supports people navigating complex emotions and day-to-day stressors. Her work focuses on helping clients build resilience and self-compassion while addressing concerns such as anxiety, family dynamics, self-esteem, and major life transitions.
She brings a culturally responsive lens to therapy and aims to offer an affirming environment that honors each client’s lived experience. Rudesta has experience helping clients manage stress, work through trauma-related concerns, understand attachment patterns, and move through feelings of guilt and shame with greater clarity and care.
With a focus on empowerment and practical coping, she helps clients strengthen self-love and develop strategies they can use outside of sessions. Whether someone is facing ADHD-related challenges, adjusting to change, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and emotionally steady, she offers collaborative, compassionate support tailored to the individual.
As an LCSW and LISW, she is trained as a licensed clinical social worker, bringing a client-centered approach rooted in respect, active listening, and shared growth. Rudesta believes people have inherent strengths and the capacity to reshape their relationship with their experiences, and she works alongside clients to support meaningful progress over time.
She brings a culturally responsive lens to therapy and aims to offer an affirming environment that honors each client’s lived experience. Rudesta has experience helping clients manage stress, work through trauma-related concerns, understand attachment patterns, and move through feelings of guilt and shame with greater clarity and care.
With a focus on empowerment and practical coping, she helps clients strengthen self-love and develop strategies they can use outside of sessions. Whether someone is facing ADHD-related challenges, adjusting to change, or simply wanting to feel more grounded and emotionally steady, she offers collaborative, compassionate support tailored to the individual.
As an LCSW and LISW, she is trained as a licensed clinical social worker, bringing a client-centered approach rooted in respect, active listening, and shared growth. Rudesta believes people have inherent strengths and the capacity to reshape their relationship with their experiences, and she works alongside clients to support meaningful progress over time.
- Location:
- Ohio, United States
- Years Experience:
- 5
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: VA LCSW 0904018929, OH LISW I.2506666
- NPI Number: 1396477089
- License: LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Virginia)
Evidence-Based Therapy, Designed for Real Life Online
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients strengthen coping skills and build resilience through life’s challenges. A skills-focused approach can be especially helpful for stress and anxiety, offering practical tools to manage overwhelm, reduce avoidance, and respond more effectively to triggers in day-to-day situations.She also incorporates trauma-informed work to support clients who are processing difficult experiences, guilt and shame, or attachment concerns. This style of therapy emphasizes steadiness and pacing, helping clients make sense of patterns and reactions while developing more self-compassionate ways of relating to themselves and others.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Rudesta works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand what has and has not helped in the past, and shape therapy around each person’s preferences, cultural context, and current needs.
Online therapy makes it easier to access consistent support without the added stress of commuting. Sessions can happen through video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility. This range of options can be especially useful during busy weeks, transitions, or times when extra structure and check-ins are helpful.
How much experience does Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh have?
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh has 5 years of experience providing therapy.
Is Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh a licensed therapist?
Yes. Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh is licensed and holds the credentials LCSW and LISW. License information includes VA LCSW 0904018929 and OH LISW I.2506666.
In which languages does Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh provide therapy?
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh provides therapy in English.
Where is Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh located?
Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh as my therapist?
You can work with Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what works best for your needs and scheduling.
Does Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh work with international clients?
No. Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.