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Ronald Perry

Experienced LICSW blending CBT and compassion

LICSW Massachusetts

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ronald

Ronald Perry is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with two decades of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He has supported people managing depression, anxiety, anger and impulse concerns, relationship difficulties, and a broad array of life adjustments including grief, career transitions, and challenges linked to ADHD and bipolar disorder. His work also addresses family problems, communication and commitment issues, feelings of emptiness, and struggles with guilt or shame.

His therapeutic manner is warm, interactive, and respectful, emphasizing compassion while tailoring the process to each person’s needs. Ronald blends several evidence-informed strategies, drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and client-centered principles to help clients build skills and find clearer perspectives.

He also integrates elements of DBT, psychodynamic reflection, and solution-focused methods when helpful. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative dialogue and a strengths-based orientation that aims to identify practical steps toward change.

Ronald accepts international clients, conducts work in English, and offers multiple online session formats to fit different preferences and schedules.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Ronald frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and stress. CBT focuses on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and often includes skill-building exercises aimed at real-world change.

He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which prioritizes an empathetic, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship that helps clients explore their values and goals at their own pace. This approach supports self-directed insight and the development of personal strengths. When appropriate, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are incorporated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to select and adapt methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Ronald is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life changes while allowing sessions to fit work, family, and travel commitments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Ronald address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger and impulse control, grief, career changes, bipolar disorder, and ADHD as well as related topics like emptiness, guilt, and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His manner is warm and interactive, combining person-centered respect with practical, strengths-based techniques to create a tailored treatment plan.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He is a licensed independent clinical social worker with 20 years of experience supporting people facing mood, relational, and life transition challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an MA and the LICSW credential in Massachusetts, registered as MA LICSW 1018777.
Does he work with international clients or in other languages?
He accepts international clients and provides services in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismParanoiaPersonality disordersSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English