Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh, LCSW, LISW

Rudesta Edwards-Ugiomoh is a licensed therapist based in Ohio who supports people navigating anxiety, stress, family dynamics, and life transitions. She helps clients build resilience and self-compassion while addressing challenges such as self-esteem concerns, ADHD-related difficulties, and the emotional effects of guilt, shame, and attachment issues. Her work emphasizes practical coping strategies and the development of self-love as part of a lasting path to wellbeing.

Rudesta centers her practice on an understanding of the lived experiences of Black individuals, creating an affirming and culturally responsive space where clients feel seen and respected. She brings an approach informed by trauma recovery and attachment work, which guides her efforts to help people heal from past wounds and strengthen current relationships.

Rudesta holds professional credentials as an LCSW and LISW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Social Worker - and she uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each client. Her style combines attentive listening, collaborative goal setting, and practical skill building so clients can move from surviving to thriving across the transitions and stressors in their lives.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Rudesta employs trauma-informed approaches that help people process difficult experiences and reduce the ongoing impact of past events. These methods focus on understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and relationships and offer practical techniques for increasing emotional regulation and safety.

She also uses attachment-focused work and skills-based coping strategies to strengthen relationships and improve day-to-day functioning. Attachment-focused work explores patterns in how people connect with others, while skills-based strategies teach concrete tools for managing anxiety, stress, ADHD symptoms, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rudesta works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and areas of concern, then tailors evidence-based techniques to match those needs so therapy feels relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with a licensed professional from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.