About

Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh, LCSW, LISW, provides therapy to people living in Ohio who are facing stress, anxiety, family challenges, and questions about self-esteem. With five years of practice, she supports clients through life transitions, offers work on coping with ADHD-related challenges, and attends to attachment concerns, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. She also emphasizes cultivating self-love as part of overall emotional care.

Her practice is described as culturally responsive and affirming, with attention to the unique experiences of Black individuals. Rudesta centers respect, active listening, and collaborative growth in sessions, partnering with each person to identify goals and practical strategies. She aims to help clients build resilience and greater self-compassion while navigating the complexities of relationships and change.

Rudesta frames therapy as a process of exploration and skill-building. Her focus areas include family dynamics and coping with life changes, and she works alongside clients to tailor support to each individual journey without assuming one path fits all.
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
Other areas of experience: Attachment issues, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: VA LCSW 0904018929, OH LISW I.2506666
  • NPI Number: 1396477089
  • License: LISW (Ohio), LCSW (Virginia)

Remote options and therapeutic orientation

Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh frames remote work around culturally responsive guidance and collaborative engagement. She emphasizes creating an affirming space that recognizes the particular experiences of Black individuals and centers active listening and respect. In practice this means sessions focus on identifying personal goals, exploring patterns in relationships, and developing day-to-day coping strategies that fit each person’s life.

Her process also highlights building resilience and self-compassion through steady skill development. Rather than relying on any single technique, Rudesta works with clients to strengthen coping tools for anxiety, stress, and life transitions while addressing attachment-related concerns and healing after trauma. The pace and focus are set collaboratively to match the client’s needs.

Remote appointments are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options are intended to increase access and to let people choose the communication method that best supports their engagement and continuity of care.

What is Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh’s clinical experience?

She has five years of experience providing therapy and works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, family dynamics, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What credentials and licenses does she hold?

Rudesta holds the credentials LCSW and LISW with license details VA LCSW 0904018929 and OH LISW I.2506666.

Which languages does she speak?

The profile lists English as the language used in sessions.

Where is Rudesta based?

She practices in Ohio.

How can clients meet or communicate with her?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does she accept international clients?

No. The profile indicates she does not accept international clients.

What does therapy cost and how are sessions billed?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone get started with Rudesta?

To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her.