Hi, I’m Ron
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Houston, and I help adults navigate anxiety, trauma, addiction, and major life transitions. My work blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, and parts work with the practical tools of DBT and modern psychology. I aim to create a grounded, relational space where you can understand yourself more deeply and make meaningful, lasting change.
My Background & Training
I earned my BA in Psychology from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005 and spent five years working as a teacher and coach in Houston-area public schools.
In 2015, I completed my MS in Counseling at the University of Houston–Clear Lake. Since then, I’ve worked in residential treatment, outpatient programs, and private practice, specializing in addiction recovery, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, and life transitions.
Outside of counseling, I practice meditation, yoga, aikido, and flow arts. Aikido especially influences my therapeutic approach — with its emphasis on balance, presence, and responding to difficulty without force. These practices help shape the mindful, body-aware way I support clients in therapy.
My Approach
My approach is grounded, relational, and integrative. I blend mindfulness, somatic awareness, and parts work with the practical tools of DBT to help clients understand their inner world and respond to it with clarity and compassion.
In sessions, I focus on helping you slow down, connect with what you’re feeling, and notice the patterns that shape your reactions. Together, we work toward building emotional flexibility, nervous system balance, and a deeper sense of connection with yourself — so change feels possible, sustainable, and real.
More About Me
Outside the therapy room, my life has been shaped by Zen Buddhism, Aikido, and the movement arts.
I began learning Zen Buddhism in 2007, eventually completing advanced meditation training. I currently attend regular meditation classes to anchor and support my daily life and practice.
Shinshin Toitsu Aikido has been a major part of my path since 2010 — I hold a nidan (second-degree black belt), attend seminars regularly, and have traveled to Japan twice for extensive training. Martial arts tradition teaches me presence, balance, and how to meet life with curiosity rather than force.
I’m also active in the flow arts community, performing and teaching movement workshops using poi, staff, contact sword, hula hoop, and juggling. Creativity and movement help me understand the mind–body connection in a deeper way, further strengthening my therapy practice.
Lastly, I enjoy running, pickleball, and the occasional mud or obstacle race — practices that keep me connected to play, energy, and resilience. All of these experiences influence the way I show up as a therapist: grounded, attentive, and committed to helping people reconnect with their own inner wisdom.
If what you’ve read resonates with you, I’d be honored to help.
Reach out any time with questions or to schedule a free consultation.