Ronald Plumlee
Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California. I received my Masters from the Portland State University in Portland Oregon and have been practicing for 4 years as a licensed clinician. I help adults and young adults struggling with mental health and addiction disorders to become the best versions of themselves. I have been employed in mental health inpatient and outpatient agencies and addiction programs with effective results.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, rapport building, then address the presenting problems that brought you to therapy. This will assist us to create a tailored treatment plan to support client goals.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Having been working in the helping profession for 11 years, I have supported and held space for clients from multiple diversities and social platforms. I have an understanding of how environments, people, experiences, and situations contribute to a person's life stressors. I am compassionate and understanding of an individual's needs.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I am honored to be allowed to hold space for people who which to change the trajectory of their lives and wish to be a better version of their self. Whether people are experiencing life issues from substance use, anxiety, anger, or other things limiting their best potential. Everyone needs a space to make changes they are trying to make.
Location
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
10 years of experience in CBT, discussing client awareness around how negative thinking can influence emotions and behaviors. Discussing how awareness of distortions in thought gives an individual an opportunity to change thinking to change emotions and behaviors.
Strength-Based
Clients most of the time are not aware of the strength they possess in times of stress or crisis.
Supportive
Focusing on active listening, encouragement, problem solving, and validation of individual as they navigate the things they are dealing with in everyday life.