Dr. Ronald Holder

Dr. Ronald Holder brings 16 years of experience in the mental health field, including roles in training and supervision across several clinical settings. He served at the Eating Disorder Center at San Antonio (EDCASA) and the Esperanza Eating Disorders Center, where he directed the Binge Eating Disorder Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and worked in the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) with clients who presented a range of disordered eating, severe mood concerns, and symptoms consistent with complex personality disorders.

He is committed to helping each person discover a path toward hope and inner resilience, working from the belief that individuals often possess the resources needed to become unstuck. Dr. Holder emphasizes a collaborative therapist-client relationship as essential to effective counseling.

His clinical background covers a broad range of concerns, including LGBT issues, eating disorders, personality disorders, clinical depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), complex trauma, and addiction. He also addresses related challenges such as bipolar disorder, stress, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy and parenting issues, anger management, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Dr. Holder integrates Solution-Focused Therapy with extensive training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy. He also values guided imagery, meditation, and mindfulness practices as supportive tools for psychological well-being, and holds a strong belief in the human spirit’s capacity to endure and recover from severe adversity.

He holds professional counseling licenses to practice in both Texas and Wisconsin and is based in Wisconsin. Dr. Holder looks forward to working with clients seeking support and growth.