Ron is an ordained minister holding two master’s degrees one in counseling and one in ministry. Ron has been providing mental health counseling since 1988. Ron specializes in working with people with sexual acting out behaviors, sex addiction, chemical dependency, and anger outburst. Ron has presented at national conferences and conducted numerous workshops on the effective treatment and intervention with adults with sexual maladaptive behaviors. Ron has designed and written residential and outpatient treatment programs for adults with sexual maladaptive behaviors and batterers intervention. In addition, Ron works with those in need of counseling for spiritual development and enhancing their intimate relationships.
Ron’s therapy style is warm, interactive, open minded and nonjudgmental. Ron’s clients are treated with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while being challenged and empowered to address their treatment needs. Ron’s treatment approach combines a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) and biblical reference when appropriate.
Additional areas of focus: Control issues, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Men's issues, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Sex addiction
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
IN LMHC 39000099A
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I really like talking to Ron. I think that he understands my situation and my feelings about what I need help with. I’ve never been able to talk to anyone comfortably like I have with him.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with ron for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
