Ron Smith, LMHC

Ron Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who focuses on addictions and anger concerns. He brings 30 years of counseling experience and speaks plainly about what he does. He aims to help people who struggle with sexual acting-out behaviors, sex addiction, chemical dependency, and repeated anger outbursts.

He offers direct, interactive sessions where people are treated with respect and compassion. His style is warm and nonjudgmental, while also challenging clients to make practical changes. Conversations often cover how thoughts, choices, and routines keep problems going and what to change to feel better.

Ron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thinking patterns and behavior that keep problems alive. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change. He may include spiritual or biblical references when a client wants that included in counseling.

Over his career he has led workshops and helped design residential and outpatient programs for adults with sexual maladaptive behaviors and batterers intervention. That experience informs how he structures treatment and goals in sessions.

People who come for help can expect clear goals, step-by-step plans, and regular check-ins on progress. Sessions focus on real-world skills like managing urges, reducing risky behaviors, handling anger, and rebuilding relationships. The work is practical, steady, and focused on what will change day to day.

CBT and Motivational Interviewing for online recovery

Ron uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with healthier habits. CBT breaks big problems into small, doable steps and teaches practical skills for managing urges, anger, and substance use.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing, a conversational method that helps people find personal reasons to change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making a change because it builds motivation from their own goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If one method needs adjustment, they will adapt the plan together to keep progress moving.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people work visually and do typical session work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text are useful for shorter check-ins, progress notes, or when writing out thoughts helps the work. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.