Ronald Seletsky

Ronald Seletsky is an MA, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Massachusetts with 42 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and family issues, and questions about career and life purpose. He also addresses addictions, LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

He uses several approaches to help clients talk through what feels stuck. Sessions focus on concrete steps and reflective conversation rather than jargon. Ronald draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness to help clients notice what matters and take small actions that fit their values.

His style is also influenced by client-centered and existential perspectives. That means listening for what gives a person meaning, and examining how choices, responsibility, and identity shape daily life. Motivational Interviewing appears in work around change and addictions to support readiness and commitment.

Across decades in practice, he has worked with people managing attachment and family of origin issues, abandonment, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and related struggles. He helps people develop coping skills and rethink patterns that keep them stuck.

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small, value-driven steps. It helps when someone feels stuck or unsure what to pursue next. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills to notice thoughts and sensations so choices feel less reactive and more intentional. These skills often help with anxiety, stress, and coping with change.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on open listening and reflection. The therapist pays attention to a client's perspective and supports exploration of meaning, identity, and daily choices. Together, the client and therapist decide which approaches to emphasize so sessions fit the person's goals and preferences.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ronald will talk with each person about their goals and try approaches that match those goals. That collaborative process identifies whether more ACT, motivational interviewing, or reflective client-centered work makes the most sense.

The original profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and can reduce time spent commuting. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better fits a day.