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Dr. Ronald Holder, LPC

LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

I have over a decade of experience in the mental health field which includes training and supervision in a variety of settings. At the Eating Disorder Center at San Antonio (EDCASA) and the Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, I worked as the director of the Binge Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). I also worked in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at EDCASA working with a wide variety of amazing clients who had varying degrees of disordered eating, severe mood or symptoms consistent with complex personality disorders.
I am dedicated to assisting each of my clients find their own path, the path that leads to hope and the ability to access inner-resilience. I absolutely believe that we all have the answers to solve problems and become "un-stuck" in life. As a professional counselor, I know that a collaborative relationship between a therapist and a client is absolutely essential.
My experience includes extensive experience in the areas of: LGBTQ issues, eating disorders, personality disorders, clinical depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma and addiction. Along with Solution-Focused Therapy, I have intensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
I believe in the power of guided imagery meditation and mindfulness as tools of maintaining optimal psychological health. The human spirit is indestructible in the face of seemingly insurmountable trauma and difficulty and I can help clients find the power and hope to keep fighting.
I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

16yrs in practice
LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Eating disorders Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Dissociation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Gender dysphoria, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

TX LPC 64712

WI LPC 10822-125

Reviews

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Still new to therapy but so far I’m happy with my experience

Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Ronald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management

A very kind and accepting person. He will listen to you and give you the help you need. I appreciate my appointments with him because he’s helpful and I’m comfortable talking to him.

Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Ronald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

Dr. Holder is amazing. After working with him for just two weeks, I was able to find the courage to address an issue I’d been avoiding for a long time. It’s not magic, but it kind of feels like it.

Written on Nov 08, 2023 after therapy with Ronald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

Dr. Holder has been very accommedating when it comes to my schedule and how we meet. Which with being limited in my means for transportation, has been so very helpful and appreciated! We have not had many sessions yet, but I look forward to working more with him as my intuition tells me that it will be exactly what I have been needing to help me work through my current struggles.

Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Ronald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

He's such a wonderful guy! From the very first time we interacted I've felt listened to and understood, which has already helped tremendously!

Written on Jun 12, 2023 after therapy with Ronald for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and adhd

I am truly greatful for for Dr. Holder. He makes me feel like I can tell him anything and he won't judge me. He supplies me with homework that has been quite useful.

Written on Apr 27, 2023 after therapy with Ronald for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes