Ronald Surgeon , LPC

Ronald Surgeon is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Tennessee with professional experience in both clinical environments and private practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, motivation and self-esteem concerns, and the challenges that come with life transitions. Ronald draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to support clients through a wide range of issues, including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, career concerns, compassion fatigue, and family dynamics.

As an LPC - which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - he approaches each person as the expert of their own story, building on individual strengths to address the obstacles that feel overwhelming. Ronald emphasizes a collaborative relationship, joining clients in the process of exploring meaning, processing emotions, and developing practical coping skills. His work also attends to related areas such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, isolation and loneliness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and midlife changes.

Ronald strives to help clients feel heard and known while learning to live with the complexity of joy and loss. He honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and supports clients through the initial steps and the longer journey of change.

Evidence-Based Support Remotely

Ronald uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-world results. One strand emphasizes skill-building for stress and anxiety - helping clients learn breathing, coping, and behavioral strategies that reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another strand addresses relationship, grief, and trauma-related concerns by creating space to process difficult emotions, explore patterns that affect connections, and develop healthier communication and boundaries.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ronald works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods over time so the work fits each person’s needs and life circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to access support from different locations and on varied schedules. These options can help people maintain continuity of care during life changes and balance therapy with work, family, and other commitments while working toward meaningful change with a licensed professional.