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Ronald Faggins

Compassionate counselor for parenting and stress

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Credentials
LCPC, LPC
Experience
26 years
Licensed in
Nevada, New Jersey
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Ronald

Ronald Faggins is a licensed counselor based in Nevada who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, and depression. He creates a calm space where clients can talk about hard things without feeling judged. Ronald emphasizes steady, practical steps so parents and individuals can start feeling more able to cope.

He speaks English and brings 26 years of experience to his work. In sessions he focuses on listening first, then helping clients find what works for them.

Background and approach

He uses a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment techniques, cognitive behavioral tools, and client-centered listening. Conversations aim to identify patterns that cause distress and to practice small changes that make daily life easier. Ronald has training and licensure as an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor.

His Nevada license details are NV LCPC CP5312 and NJ LPC 37PC01029100. He has worked across a range of concerns including adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, and fatherhood issues. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Costs vary by location and follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire to connect and schedule a first session based on availability.

Approaches that translate well online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that keep coming back. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. This approach often helps with depression, anxiety, and anger by giving clear tools to practice between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist offering empathic listening and reflection to help clarify what matters most.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ronald will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. He treats the choice of approach as a collaborative decision and adjusts plans based on what helps in real life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. These options let people connect from home, keep therapy going while traveling, or use shorter check-ins when needed. The variety of formats supports flexible, ongoing progress without requiring everyone to attend in person.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Ronald help with?
He focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, and depression, and also works with related concerns such as adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, communication problems, and fatherhood issues.
How would Ronald describe his therapy style?
He keeps sessions direct and grounded, beginning with listening and then using practical steps. The aim is to reduce distress through steady behavior and thought changes rather than abstract discussion.
What is his professional background?
He has 26 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and parenting concerns. His work emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space for discussing difficult feelings.
Which credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCPC and LPC credentials. License details include NV LCPC CP5312 and NJ LPC 37PC01029100 and he practices from Nevada.
Do sessions take place in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
26 years
Licensed
Nevada, New Jersey
Languages
English

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