Ronald Lawler is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family tensions, and depression.
01About Ronald
Ronald Lawler is a licensed professional counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship strain, family tensions, and depression. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit into daily life. Many people come with feelings of isolation, guilt, control struggles, or trouble finding purpose, and he addresses those concerns directly.
He uses straightforward, nonjudgmental conversation to clarify what is getting in the way. Sessions focus on real skills and small changes that add up over time.
Background and approach
He believes change happens gradually and partners with clients through each step of the process. Lawler brings 20 years of experience to his work in Tennessee. That background includes helping people manage mood problems, work stress, and issues tied to forgiveness or abandonment.
He also has experience supporting people who are working through addictive behaviors. In practice he mixes methods to match each person’s needs. He draws on approaches that teach coping skills, reframe unhelpful thoughts, and build motivation to change.
The result is a workable plan that aims to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Clients can expect direct feedback, clear goals, and a focus on skills they can use between sessions. He aims to help people build more fulfilling routines, restore important relationships, and find greater self-compassion over time.
02Credentials
- LPC (Tennessee)
- License 2019 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1093844763 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ronald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Methods Ronald names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Ronald names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Therapy approaches and online options
Ronald often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in his online work. CBT helps people spot and change unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and workplace stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons to change and can be especially useful for addictive behaviors and ambivalence about change.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then adapt methods to fit those needs. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques to focus on as progress unfolds.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill practice. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging offer brief check-ins, focused problem-solving, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help fit therapy into work breaks, childcare schedules, and other busy days.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this counselor address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family tension, and depression, plus related issues like guilt, shame, isolation, and workplace problems.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a direct, nonjudgmental approach and focuses on practical methods and skills that clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience working with mood concerns, addiction issues, and family transitions in Tennessee.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed professional counselor, listed as TN LPC, and practices in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He works with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varying needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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