

Ronald "Ron" Smith
Clinician​
Licensed Psychologist
I am the son of an elementary school teacher and office supply salesman who grew up in smalltown Ohio in 1950s/1960s. My mother grew up on a farm, and the odds that I would ever be involved in counseling/psychology may have seemed pretty remote at that time. But after attending university in Ohio and being exposed to New York City, a whole world opened up to me. I was introduced to psychotherapy/counseling by professional mentors who led me to want to aid and help others, and I have been in professional practice for almost 45 years. I was in private practice in Ohio for 16 years and have worked in child protection/social service, juvenile prisons, medical and psychiatric hospitals, mental health centers, and marriage and family services. I have taught students in Colorado colleges and schools. I use CBT and Attachment Theory. I enjoy the process of helping others to help themselves, serving others in Pueblo and Southern Colorado, being part of a team of services professionals at A New Leaf Therapy.
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Insurances I Accept:
Aetna, BCBS, CHP+, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, Magellan Health, Medicaid, Medicare, Parkcare, Tricare, and United
Issues I Treat:
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Trauma
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Grief and Loss
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PTSD
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Life Transitions
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Anger
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Eating Disorder
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Relationship Issues
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Chronic Pain
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Domestic Violence Victims
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Gender Transitioning
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Finding Yourself
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Coping Mechanisms
Populations I Serve:
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All ages
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Couples
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Families
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LGBTQ+
Professional Background:
Education:
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Ph. D. - University of Toledo
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M.R.C. - Bowling Green State University
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B.L.S. - Bowling Green State University
Trainings:
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Licensed Psychologist
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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Certificate of Professional Qualification in Psychology
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American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
Previous Employment:
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Clinician: Private Practice
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Clinician: Child Protection/Social Service
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Clinician: Juvenile Prisons
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Clinician: Medical and Psychiatric Hospitals
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Clinician: Mental Health Centers
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Professor: Various Colleges and Universities