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Ronald Wussick, LCSW

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Ronald

Ronald Wussick is a licensed clinical social worker in California with four decades of clinical experience. He has worked across a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Over his career he has developed a straightforward, compassionate approach that adapts to each person's needs while emphasizing respect and sensitivity. Ronald draws on multiple therapeutic methods to shape individualized plans, combining practical skills with reflective work to help clients cope with life changes, manage intense emotions, and pursue personal goals.

He aims to create a supportive partnership where clients set the pace and direction of treatment. The first steps toward change are acknowledged as courageous, and he focuses on helping people build clearer coping strategies and stronger daily routines.

Clients who seek help for issues such as anger, intimacy concerns, sleeping or eating difficulties, substance and process addictions, or career stress will find a clinician experienced in both problem-focused interventions and longer-term emotional work. Ronald invites prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to explore changes and move toward greater wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Ronald often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop practical ways to act on them despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and learning concrete strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses, often applied to depression, anxiety, addiction, and sleep or eating challenges.

Finding the right approach is collaborative rather than predetermined. He will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailor methods accordingly, combining approaches when that best supports progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and follow up between appointments when helpful.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
He works with many issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family conflicts, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related challenges such as sleeping or eating difficulties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach combines compassion and practicality, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to each person while blending skill-building and reflective work.
What is his clinical experience background?
He brings 40 years of professional experience helping people with emotional, behavioral, and life-transition concerns across varied settings.
What credentials and location apply to this clinician?
He is a licensed clinical social worker in California holding CA LCSW 8542.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
Appointments can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyDependent personalityDrug and alcohol addictionHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityJealousyObsessions, compulsions, and OCDProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sex addictionSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

What Ronald can help with

Ronald Wussick works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and depression.

Ronald works with people with Depression, Stress, Anxiety, and Addictions.

How Ronald approaches therapy

Ronald's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Experience and training

Ronald is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, with 40 years of clinical experience.