Ron Furniss ACSW, LCSW, LCAC has 44 years of experience in the field working with a variety of clients for mental health services: adults, children, teens in a variety of combinations. He has done individual, couples, family and group counseling with an extensive background in areas of addiction, trauma and abuse both physical and sexual, as a body of his work.
Ron's grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy and has experience utilizing MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction techniques and EFT Emotional Freedom Techniques with a variety of populations. He believes the purpose in therapy is for empowerment for the individuals involved. Identifying strengths and resources, developing strategies to utilize those strengths and putting into action those strategies for improved outcomes.
Ron has his undergraduate degree, BA in Social Work from Saint Francis College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, his Master's degree from Indiana University, MSW program. He is married and has a son, and an energetic grandchild. In his free time, he enjoys spending time gardening, reading, walking and running. He regularly participates in meditation practice and also enjoys time with his family, friends and traveling.