Ron Henson, MA, LPC
Staff Counselor
Pronouns (he, him, his)
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- M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, McKendree University
- B.S. in Psychology, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Ron is a first-generation college graduate and understands the positive impact and meaning the pursuit of higher education can have for individuals.
As a staff counselor, Ron works with people by providing individual & group counseling along with outreach initiatives. Ron incorporates a person-centered approach and a reality therapy conceptualization to client presenting concerns.
Areas and populations of clinical interests: First generation/ non-traditional students, individuals seeking counseling for the first time, concerns around anxiety, depression, multicultural and identity, mindfulness, and CBT.
Previously, Ron has served as a facilitator of Dr.Jeremy Jewell’s CALM (Compassionate Approach to Learning Meditation) program at Madison County Juvenile Detention Center. During this time, Ron assisted individuals in the juvenile justice system in the development of coping skills and the practice of compassion meditation. Ron has also facilitated goal-focused groups at SIUE.
In my role as Staff Counselor:
“As a staff counselor, your goal is my goal. If you are unsure of a goal, let’s collaborate together to find one that aligns with your unique situation. I seek to assist clients in their journey to find fulfillment in their lives as they navigate various aspects of their lived experience. By using a person-centered approach and reality therapy, I meet clients where they are while at the same time highlighting potential forgotten strengths that may help clients get to where they want to be.”
