- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Ronald
Ronald Lawler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 20 years of experience. He sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression. He also addresses related issues like abandonment, communication problems, control issues, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, mood concerns, self-love, and workplace problems.
He uses a direct, nonjudgmental style and focuses on practical steps. Sessions look at what is causing the strain and what can change next. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes, and he works at a pace people can manage.
In practice he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often include identifying patterns of thinking, learning skills for strong emotion moments, clarifying motivations, and trying small goal-focused steps. Conversations may also involve reworking personal stories to reduce blame and shame.
People who come to him for guilt or shame often talk through what happened, what they tell themselves about it, and what they want to do differently. He aims to help people see concrete ways to respond to difficult feelings and to make changes that fit their life.
His manner is straightforward and practical. He asks about goals, suggests specific strategies, and tracks progress over time. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Ronald often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations to change feelings and behavior. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, staying present, and handling pressure in relationships.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what matters to them and to strengthen their own reasons for change. Together these approaches mix skill-building, practical steps, and conversations about motivation and personal stories. Deciding which mix fits best is a collaborative process; he works with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus in online work remains on clear goals, practicing skills between meetings, and tracking progress in ways that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, family concerns, and depression, plus issues like guilt and shame, forgiveness, and workplace problems.
How does he approach feelings of guilt or shame?
He talks through what happened and what someone tells themselves about it, then uses practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.
What is his background and experience?
He has 20 years of clinical experience and practices in Tennessee as an LPC.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TN LPC, based in Tennessee.
Are sessions available in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.