- Stress and anxiety
- Substance use support
- Life transitions
About Ronnie
Ronnie Studie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as caregiver stress, blended family issues, and substance use challenges.
He has a background in clinical leadership and substance use treatment. Much of his work has involved helping people who have both mental health and substance use concerns. That experience shapes how he plans sessions and sets practical goals.
Sessions focus on clear, usable strategies rather than abstract theories. He helps people identify strengths, practice new skills, and make step-by-step changes. Conversations are collaborative and directed toward concrete next steps between sessions.
His approach emphasizes straightforward problem solving for everyday life. He listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and works with clients to try different responses. When appropriate, he addresses relationship stress, communication problems, and challenges tied to family of origin or role changes like fatherhood.
People seeking support for anxiety, phobias, or addictive behaviors will find a clinician experienced in co-occurring conditions. He encourages realistic goals and tracks progress over time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options provided on the platform.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Two common evidence-based approaches Ronnie uses are brief skills-based work and relapse prevention strategies. Skills-based sessions focus on concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as paced breathing, exposure steps, and coping plans that can be practiced between meetings. Relapse prevention methods break down triggers and routines tied to substance use and build alternative behaviors and checklists to reduce risk.He treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. If one technique does not help, they try something different and track what changes over time.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and reduce travel time. Please confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, since formats are not listed in the biography. Many people appreciate shorter check-ins for ongoing support and longer sessions for deeper work, and Ronnie can help match session length and pacing to practical constraints and goals.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Ronnie address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related family and caregiving issues.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on actionable strategies and skill building rather than long theoretical discussions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience, including clinical leadership and work in substance use treatment and co-occurring disorders.
What credential does he hold and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.