Ronald Blunk, LICSW, WA | Psychotherapist

About Ronald Blunk

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Depression

Psychological Trauma

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Suicidal Tendencies

Counselling For First Responders

Mood Disorders

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Motivational Interviewing

Culturally Sensitive

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Emotionally Focused

Identity

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Straight

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ronald Blunk

Ronald Blunk, LICSW is a licensed independent clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience in mental health and addiction recovery. He specializes in working with adults navigating substance use disorders, co-occurring conditions, trauma, depression, anxiety, suicidality, and mood disorders. Ronald has practiced across hospital-based facilities, outpatient programs, and virtual care, giving him a broad perspective on treatment and recovery. His approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), helping clients build awareness, shift behaviors, and strengthen resilience in meaningful ways. Ronald's style is supportive, straightforward, and grounded in compassion. He believes acceptance is the first step toward change and works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, educational, and empowering space. Dedicated to inclusivity, he welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, veterans, BIPOC communities, and survivors of trauma. Outside of his clinical work, Ronald enjoys swimming, walking his dog, reading, and exploring new shows on Netflix. He also participates in ongoing recovery activities, drawing from his personal experience of long-term sobriety to bring authenticity and hope to the therapeutic relationship.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Mental Health Problem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Panic Attack

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Depression

Insomnia

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

NPI number

1215032578

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What practice does Ronald Blunk work with?

Ronald Blunk works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ronald Blunk?

Ronald Blunk frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Mental Health Problem , and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). You can see other visit reasons for Ronald Blunk on their profile.