the best, without besitatuon
Dr. Ron Muchnick, LMFT
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Ron is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Ron. View 37 reviews
- Great news, Ron is accepting new clients!
- He is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
Recent reviews
I think the world of Doc Ron. I’ve been in therapy along time with many doctors and therapist and Doc Ron is professional and compassionate. He’s very knowledgeable and understanding. I much respect and gratitude for him! Thanks for listening
More about Ron
- 25 years' experience
- Male
- LMFT
For the past twenty five years, I have been a licensed marriage and family therapist, a professor and consultant, serving in many professional arenas including director of a counseling center, clinical supervisor, and therapist for individuals, couples, and families. Working from a Systemic perspective, I treat problems such as relationship issues, family conflicts, depression, ADHD, parenting issues, anxiety/stress, depression, and substance abuse keeping in mind how these stressors impact relationships. My additional expertise is in assisting couples and families to improve their relationships, learn positive coping skills and find the flexibility needed to adapt to family life cycle changes including divorce and blended families.
My therapy style is warm, comfortable and inviting providing a safe place to air problems and restore healthy mental and emotional functioning. My personal challenge is to connect with people in collaborative relationships which inspire and support my clients to access their strengths, create possibilities, and attain their goals. This commitment transcends my work as a therapist, educator, and consultant. I am also the founder of Parent University, a grant program created for school districts to help parents and their children resolve educational and relationship challenges. I have strong beliefs in the importance of constructive and productive parenting skills and believe that parents provide the leadership for all family members to grow and thrive.
I have been a professor at several Universities and a core faulty member at Capella University since 2001, first serving as the Clinical Director of the Counselor Education Program for several years. I have earned several degrees including both a MS and PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University as well as a MA in Marketing. As a licensed MFT in California, I have been active in the profession for over 25 years in private practice working with individuals, couples and families. My numerous publications and presentations have focused on clinical practice issues and personal coaching. My book Self Coaching, How to S.O.L.V.E. personal and professional problems, reflects my interest in the Solution Focus Brief Therapy model and its use in working with clients. My most recent book At the End of the Day helps the reader connect with their existing strengths and abilities that have become lost in the midst of being problem drenched. By using a Solution focused approach in their problem solving efforts, my clients become able to “remember” their past successes and how to best use their existing abilities and skills to attain their personal goals.
In addition to being a Marriage and Family Therapist, I also have over thirty years of sales, marketing, managerial and motivational experience. My career represents both a clinical and business background working in executive positions of major corporations, owning my own beverage distribution company, and growing a large clinical practice (Counseling Solutions). The blending of these various perspectives and talents has allowed me to become an innovator in developing creative organizational environments. I am also the founder of Solution Focus Consulting which specializes in executive coaching, achieving personal excellence, team building and sales and marketing innovations.
I look forward to working with you in resolving your existing problem issues and helping facilitate the successful attainment of your goals.
SPECIALTIES
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Depression
• ADHD
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Stress, Anxiety
Clinical approaches:
Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Client Centered
Years of Experience: 25
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Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Coaching
Addictions
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Ron Muchnick's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184846040.
- LMFT · California · 44037 · Expires November 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Ron Muchnick
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
the best, without besitatuon
I think the world of Doc Ron. I’ve been in therapy along time with many doctors and therapist and Doc Ron is professional and compassionate. He’s very knowledgeable and understanding. I much respect and gratitude for him! Thanks for listening
Dr. Ron always listens with great patience and detail. I appreciate the accompany on this searching route of my career path!
Dr. Muchnick is awesome- he is very caring and offers support that is needed by listening and giving great advice. I felt my energy shift within first session:)
I'm new to all of this but after only a couple of sessions i'm starting to feel better already. I'm looking forward to more sessions and improving my situation even further.
Dr. Muchnick is understanding and very knowledgeable. After a session I feel optimistic about the future and what I can accomplish
Excellent therapist with extremely evident experience in dealing with my situation. Knows how to keep his client on track to deal with mental stress and ease current and challenging situations.
Ron is The best therapist I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is knowledgeable, smart, and engaged provides great support to me and he’s a valuable part of my life.
Dr.Ron is the best support system in my recovery and I’m grateful for his support and service!
Dr. Muchnick is an awesome dude. His knowledge and guidance is so helpful. Helping me navigate through career issues more than anyone else has been able to.
He’s been great!
He's very helpful in what I need for my career and ability to be motivated.
I appreciate Dr. Ron on getting me out of the forever “slacking” state. I didn’t even realize it until I spoke with him, despite going to a therapist for several years. Now the boat starts sailing (also from God)! :D
I’m always grateful for my session with Dr. Ron. Im a firm believer in his abilities!
Dr. Muchnik is a wise and kind therapist who is able to hear what you are really saying and feeling (even when you don't realize it yourself). I feel fortunate to get to work with him and benefit from his depth of experience and insight.
Thankful for a therapist I can trust in my recovery journey.
Dr. Muchnick is great to listen carefully to my child behavioral issues and to provide helpful and supportive feedbacks to help me to understand my son's behaviroal issues and to educate me how to care and support my son in the child development. Thanks very much
Does an amazing job talking to his clients and giving them great advice!
excellent communication and guidance
I appreciate Dr. Ron’s accompany during this big transition time of my career and life. Having someone to talk the troubles/difficulties with makes the difference in the whole world! :D
Doctor Ron is amazing. I am always thankful for his work and his ability to help me get through my disabilities. He makes sure he ends sessions with goals and assurances of progress. ✌
My life has changed and I have gone from social anxiety + untreated adhd, to running to help people in need (eg. Car accidents as long as it safe.) and being ahead of my paperwork and at home tasks. I have built the confidence and capability to pursue my dream of first responder thanks to Dr. Mchnick. He is a very humble man who says the work lies with the individual, but I wouldn't of had any direction without him:) I have also discovered the difference between human habits and things that are best taken up with a primary care provider! I feel with him I have a very healthy life balance
I have healed more in the last 9 months of being on this platform then with my other therapists in decades of therapy. I enjoy all the tools of educating myself on my symptoms to help further my recovery.
DrMuchnick is phenomenal. He is truly solutions focused and never makes me feel judged. I feel like I’m going to get a handle on my issues. Thank you
Dr. Muchnick has been very helpful in letting me understand what I need to move on.
Dr. Muchnick is very knowledgable and has a wealth of experience. He seeks to understand why the client is seeking therapy first. Based on that, he tailors his approach the fit the client's needs. I like that he challenges my ideas and helps me to look at issues from an alternative perspective. This has been a helpful exercise for me to change certain ideas and the behaviors that may come with them. I would highly recommend Dr. Muchnick!
Dr. Muchnick has saved my life! He as helped me get through so much, (anxiety and ptsd like symptoms) and has helped me get to the route of my problems which went unnoticed by so many others. I have a girlfriend (terrified to speak to girls before) , my boss has noticed great improvements and I can go out in public. Even if I get overwhelmed I can use the tactics he has helped me develop, to remain calm and make mindful choices to get through tough times <3
Dr. Muchnick has been very attentive and thoughtful in his approach to helping me with my situation. As a result, there has been progress.
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Dr. Ron Muchnick is thoughtful, considerate and light hearted, I’m enjoying the calls more than I thought would. The two sessions I’ve had so far have given me plenty to think about and I’m looking forward in life and to our next conversation. Thank you Dr. Muchnick
First meeting with Doc Ron and scheduling a second one right away!
Ron is the BEST!
Dr. Muchnick is a very good listener and has guided me towards a better mindset when it comes to addressing my anxieties and worries towards many things in life. I have been through multiple therapists on this platform and was about to stop my subscription, but decided to give it one more chance. Dr. Muchnick has been the best therapist Ive had on this platform by far and I greatly appreciate his attentiveness throughout our sessions.
Dr Muchnick is a good listener and he works with you to figure out your problems. He also provides steps in aiding my concerns and focuses on how to work on them. I have much better clarity on what I should and can do. Thank you once again Dr Muchnick.
He will get things done! Amazing listeners, he see my value, my strength and help me out to get stronger in my weakness. He is familiar, caring and wise. I have work with different therapist for the past 5 years I feel like I finally find some one that have help me to progress and get better.
Dr. Muchnick is a great counselor! He takes time to understand what I'm going through and words possible solutions in a way I can understand and relate to. He doesn't just tell you to try stuff he helps you find solutions that are relatable to your situation
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Ron Muchnick offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Ron Muchnick works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Ron Muchnick speak?
Dr. Ron Muchnick speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Ron Muchnick have?
Dr. Ron Muchnick has 25 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Ron Muchnick licensed to practice?
Dr. Ron Muchnick is licensed to practice in California.
Does Dr. Ron Muchnick accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Ron Muchnick does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Ron Muchnick offer?
Dr. Ron Muchnick offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Ron Muchnick?
Dr. Ron Muchnick can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Ron Muchnick?
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.