Ronald Seletsky, LMHC
Massachusetts · 42 years in practice
Ronald Seletsky is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 42 years of clinical experience.
License and registration
- LMHC, Massachusetts
- LMHC4374 · expires December 2027
- NPI
- 1568744159 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 42
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Ronald
Ronald Seletsky is a licensed mental health counselor with more than 42 years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, work stress, relationship trouble, and big life changes. He creates a calm, accepting space so people can speak honestly and be heard.
He often uses existential ideas to help clients find meaning when life feels confusing or empty. He combines that with client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and act on it.
Background and approach
Motivational Interviewing is available when change feels hard and people need support getting started. Sessions are practical and down-to-earth. Ronald listens for each person’s strengths, then helps shape small steps that fit day-to-day life.
He also draws on decades of experience to offer perspective when patterns repeat or stress becomes overwhelming. His work addresses a wide range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including trauma and abuse, identity and LGBT issues, caregiving strain, attachment and family of origin problems, and challenges linked to aging and adoption or foster care histories.
He also supports people facing bipolar symptoms, codependency, communication problems, and compassion fatigue. Ronald practices in Massachusetts and offers services in English. He accepts international clients and provides therapy through multiple online formats, which can make ongoing work easier to fit into a busy life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Ronald lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Ronald names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Ronald commonly blends Existential Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered listening. Existential Therapy helps people talk about meaning, values, and the big questions that cause distress. It can help when life feels uncertain or empty. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a trusting relationship so people can find their own answers.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ronald collaborates with each person to decide which methods suit their goals and daily life. He adjusts practice choices over time based on what is helpful and what feels doable for the client.
Online therapy offers practical benefits: video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules or distance make in-person visits hard. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or to fit a short check-in during a break. Live chat and text-based messaging support ongoing reflection or quick reminders between sessions. These options make it easier to keep momentum and to practice new skills in real-world situations.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Ronald help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship problems, and career strain, as well as trauma and abuse and LGBT-related concerns.
What is his general therapy style?
He practices in a client-centered, down-to-earth way, combining existential reflection with mindfulness and action-oriented techniques to help people make meaningful changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 42 years of professional experience working with people facing a wide range of life and emotional challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an MA LMHC - a Master of Arts and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - and is based in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can he see clients outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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