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Ronald Seletsky

Ronald Seletsky

LMHC

Massachusetts

Experienced counselor helping people move forward

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC4374
Experience
42 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Motivation-focused approach
    • Values-based work
    • Decades of experience

    About Ronald

    Ronald Seletsky is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts with more than 42 years of practice. He works with individuals who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, and big life changes. He creates a steady, affirming presence so people can talk through what matters most to them.

    He uses a mix of conversational and reflective methods that focus on the person’s goals and motivations. That includes Motivational Interviewing to help clarify change and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to explore values-driven choices. Sessions aim to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and move toward a life that feels more manageable.

    Ronald draws on decades of experience with a wide range of issues, from relationship and family-of-origin problems to workplace strain, caregiver stress, and challenges tied to identity and sexuality. He also supports people dealing with trauma, bipolar mood concerns, and burnout or compassion fatigue. His background helps him recognize recurring themes and practical steps people can use day to day.

    The work emphasizes direct conversation, real-world strategies, and gentle reflection. People can expect clear suggestions mixed with space to tell their story. He pays attention to what each person values and helps build habits that fit daily life.

    Ronald offers services to international clients and conducts sessions in English. He holds an MA and is credentialed as a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC.

  2. How his approaches work in online sessions

    Ronald often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons for taking steps. This approach uses open questions, reflective listening, and small goals to nudge progress without pressure. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people name what matters to them and take actions guided by those values, even when feelings are difficult.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the mix as progress unfolds. That means goals, pace, and techniques are decided together rather than prescribed up front.

    Practical benefits of online therapy can include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online work can shorten commute time, allow a quick check-in during a break, or make it easier to keep continuity when travel or relocation happens. The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoaching

    Also works with

    AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    42+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Ronald address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, and major life transitions, among other concerns.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is conversational and person-centered, using reflective listening and practical steps to support change and coping.

    How much experience does he have?

    He brings 42 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    He holds an MA and is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts.

    Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The therapist's biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How are fees and billing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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