Hi there, I'm Ronald!

I became a therapist because, as a child, I was profoundly helped by a therapist. I found new ways of seeing my problems and rediscovered hope. My life changed, and I experienced wellness while regaining hope in hopeless situations.

My focus

I see individuals, couples, families, and minors. I specialize in treating trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues, bipolar disorder, depression, divorce, domestic violence, family conflict, grief, life transitions, parenting, relationship issues, self-esteem, self-harming, sexual abuse, stress, substance use, religious trauma, and PTSD.

My approach

I'm a client-centered therapist, and I focus on the individuals' needs in my work.

My communication style

I listen with empathy and without judging. I aim to create a safe space where you feel supported in sharing your experiences. I ask clarifying questions to understand your perspective deeply. Through collaborative dialogue, I help you reframe challenges, rediscover your inner strengths, and find renewed hope on your path to wellness.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was motivated to enter the mental healthcare field because of my own transformative experience with therapy as a child. A therapist helped me reframe my problems, find hope, and experience positive change and wellness, even when situations felt hopeless. This profoundly impacted my life and set me on the path to becoming a therapist myself.

My goals for you

I will help you get through these difficult times in a safe, supported, and nonjudgmental way. My goal is for you to experience the kind of change, restored hope, and wellness that I found through therapy, no matter how challenging your current situation may feel.

Our first session

Will be focused on hearing what you need, identifying your goals, and determining an action plan to accomplish your needs.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Police/Fire/First Responders

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Sex-Positive/Kink

Body Positivity

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Sierra Health and Life
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage Family Therapy from California State University, Dominguez Hills.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

3565 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

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Ronald Perales