I have had struggles with anger and irritation in my life. So much so, that it has harmed casual relationships. I don't hit, but am a verbal slicer and dicer. It is SO unnecessary and not good for anyone, especially me. I recognize this horrible flaw and want to fix it. I have PTSD from a violent childhood so I can be very reactive. Mostly, I'm a kind person, but when certain buttons get pushed I get very aggressive. This man is actually helping me! I've been to therapists in the past and still carry that horrible legacy. I have NOT ONCE had this problem since I've been seeing him! He is kind, and effective. I also am seeing him with my daughter for effective conflict resolution. He was AMAZING! We both are going to see him together a few more times so we establish better communication with each other, we were both incredibly impressed by how sweetly he handled each of us. This man is a godsend. read more

Excellent handling of the issue presented. Right on point. I have never walked into a new therapist, with a charged conflict and had such immediate and effective results. Highly recommend for conflict resolution, communication challenges and relationship help. read more

I found Ron when looking for a therapist in Flagstaff. He had great reviews and so I thought I'd give him a try. The reviews were confirmed and I had a fantastic experience. Ron helped me sort some childhood issues that were triggered after having a child of my own. He immediately put me at ease, knew exactly what questions to ask, how to guide my recollections, and ultimately help me break free from some childhood trauma. I highly recommend him for EMDR, but he is also a skilled talk counselor. If you need help, he is a fantastic resource. Unfortunately I have moved, so I'll have to find someone else should I need help again. I could only hope they will be as good as Ron. read more

There are many mediocre therapists, and some good ones. However, as many will agree, an excellent therapist is indeed a rarity. Ron attempts to help within his subscribed system. For one thing, he tries to customize the sessions to his clients. I found, at times, his buddhist infusions helpful. There are indeed positives to mention. However, I wish he had been more patient. Genuine presence was preferred over excessive mantra like platitudes. Personally, and having given time to see it, I prefer more sensitivity (not in theory, but in actual emotional depth). I also believe that what separates an ok therapist from an intentional one is genuine empathy, or as Thich Nhat Hanh speaks of walking --with-- one another. Real empathy allows for a bridge, instead of calling over pleasant "mantras" from the distant sidelines of things someone read on a Buddhist site. Think about it. It matters tremendously. I believe that Ron is someone for whom personal growth is probably valued, and I think he tries, but I saw, over time, that he failed to see the whole person in our sessions. I realized he had completely objectified me when he offered male-oriented 'solution thinking' about certain stress relief options. It clearly showed the shallow bottom of his emotional well (based on what he remembered about me from our previous sessions). It sickens me to recall this. Disappointment lingers. When will men step up and see women for -all- that we are rather than hold firm to notions that the work required to do so has been done? It's so much easier to maintain the status quo. You have to see someone outside of your own bias before you can help her/him help onesself. I feel that an astute therapist takes their training from the psychological 'system,' and then ventures out of the 'box' of labels, and into the field of seeing. Visionaries are a rare breed. read more

Ron Paul helped me immensely in just a few sessions. He adapted his techniques to meet my personal needs. He treated me professionally and I felt he was concerned about my issues. I am very happy that I chose him to work with and would highly recommend him as a personal therapist. Thank you, Ron! read more

Ron Paul is a highly competent and skilled counselor who radically improved communications within our relationship and facilitated our increased understanding for each other. We are experiencing much more happiness and contentment with our relationship and with each other. Ron also helped us deal with blended family issues, adult stepchildren, aging issues and disability issues. We got it all sorted out pretty fast, too, and on the insurance company's dime. We heartily recommend Ronald Paul in his capacity as a therapist and marriage counselor. read more

I will recommend Ron Paul to anyone seeking inner peace, happines, and just wanting to love yourself. He really knew how to get to the core of my self esteem issues and helped me tackle them head on. The EMDR was amazing! I would not hesitate to go to him again for any issues that will arise in my life. read more

"I would not hesitate to recommend Ron Paul to anyone looking for a competent psychotherapist; especially someone that's truly open to their inner journey. Paul is open minded, non-judgmental, client-centered and a damn good certified facilitator of EMDR. I find EMDR to be for those in a hurry to experience more peace and less trauma, more integration within and less fragmentation, more self-love and compassion and less self-loathing and anxiety. I've done EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy with other therapists. I accomplished more faster with Ron and feel free of all the previously crippling symptoms of anxiety, depression, ptsd, and Seasonal Affective Disorder. It was subtle...I just noticed that while and since working with Ron and doing EMDR with his facilitaation, I've shifted into a gentle compassionate friend to myself and the things that used to cripple me have dissipated to a vague memory. I am forever grateful." read more