I am licensed in Ohio with 10 years of professional work experience in the Mental Health and Addiction fields. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and many other maladies. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Blended family issues, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OH LISW I.2103221-SUPV
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I feel like he has gone through everything I have/ am going through. And its amazing to hear the the support I have from him
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Gary for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Gary’s the best
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I have found Gary Ratliff to be very knowledgeable. He identifies areas where I am able to grow or work on in between sessions, is attentive, has a wide range of expertise, and is one of the best therapists with which I’ve worked. Unfortunately, not all therapy is the “right” therapy for an individual nor are all therapists “right” for each individual. To feel I’m supported and growing and learning helps me feel like I’m healing and moving forward. I’m grateful for the platform BetterHelp provides and for the ease of accessibility of resources.
Written on Oct 14, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
My rapport with Gary is good.
Written on Oct 08, 2025 after therapy with Gary for 1 month