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Ranel Heard, LISW-S

Ranel Heard, LISW-S

Psychotherapist
OH
Ranel Heard, LISW-S, is dedicated to helping individuals and couples across Ohio navigate lifes most difficult moments and rediscover a sense of peace and purpose. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults and seniors, supporting those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Through a collaborative and individualized approach, Ranel creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and build practical tools to improve daily life. At LifeStance Health, Ranel is especially passionate about working with clients managing trauma, substance use, and womens mental health concerns. She recognizes how these challenges often overlap and deeply impact personal identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. Ranel uses interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices to help clients reclaim control over their lives and move forward with confidence. Whether addressing PTSD, post-partum anxiety, or navigating the complexities of recovery, her therapeutic style is compassionate, direct, and grounded in real-world solutions. In addition to her clinical specialties, Ranel offers couples therapy for those seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, or support one another through lifes inevitable changes. She also provides culturally informed care to military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals with developmental disabilities, honoring each persons unique background and experiences. When shes not working with clients, Ranel values time spent with her family as a devoted wife and mother. She finds renewal in nature, cooking, and focusing on her spiritual growth. Her warmth, integrity, and skillful care have made her a trusted mental health provider in Ohio.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Ranel Heard

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Life Transition
Anxiety
Couples Therapy
Postpartum Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Compassion Focused
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
EMDR

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ranel Heard

Ranel Heard, LISW-S, is dedicated to helping individuals and couples across Ohio navigate lifes most difficult moments and rediscover a sense of peace and purpose. She provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults and seniors, supporting those facing anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and life transitions. Through a collaborative and individualized approach, Ranel creates a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their emotions, heal from past experiences, and build practical tools to improve daily life. At LifeStance Health, Ranel is especially passionate about working with clients managing trauma, substance use, and womens mental health concerns. She recognizes how these challenges often overlap and deeply impact personal identity, relationships, and emotional well-being. Ranel uses interventions like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness practices to help clients reclaim control over their lives and move forward with confidence. Whether addressing PTSD, post-partum anxiety, or navigating the complexities of recovery, her therapeutic style is compassionate, direct, and grounded in real-world solutions. In addition to her clinical specialties, Ranel offers couples therapy for those seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, or support one another through lifes inevitable changes. She also provides culturally informed care to military members, veterans, first responders, and individuals with developmental disabilities, honoring each persons unique background and experiences. When shes not working with clients, Ranel values time spent with her family as a devoted wife and mother. She finds renewal in nature, cooking, and focusing on her spiritual growth. Her warmth, integrity, and skillful care have made her a trusted mental health provider in Ohio.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Divorce Counseling
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Divorce Counseling
New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Spring Arbor University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1295298065

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Ranel Heard frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Ranel Heard on their profile.

What languages does Ranel Heard speak?

Ranel Heard speaks English.

How do patients rate Ranel Heard in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Ranel Heard. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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