Effective Therapy Services: You’re not starting over. You’re starting stronger.
Welcome to Effective Therapy Services, where your well-being matters.
To transform behavioral health into a place of empowerment, where healing is active, not passive, and where every person is seen as whole, capable, and deeply worthy.
How We Can Help: Our Therapy Services
Personalized Support, Compassionate Care.
At Effective Therapy Services, counseling is tailored to your unique needs. In a safe and confidential space, therapy provides guidance to help navigate life’s challenges and support your journey toward healing and growth.
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Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore feelings of depression and anxiety. Using evidence-based approaches, treatment focuses on understanding the root causes, developing coping skills, and fostering emotional resilience to improve daily life.
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CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. It is highly effective for managing anxiety, depression, and other emotional challenges by promoting healthier ways of thinking and coping.
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EMDR is an evidence-based therapy designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma, PTSD, and distressing life experiences. By using guided eye movements, EMDR helps reframe negative thoughts and reduce emotional distress, leading to long-term healing.
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Specialized therapy for adolescents who have engaged in or been impacted by sexually harmful behaviors. This structured, compassionate approach helps youth develop accountability, healthy boundaries, and the skills needed for positive future growth.
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This service supports parents/guardians facing difficulties such as frequent defiance, emotional dysregulation, or other behavioral diagnoses. Providing tools to improve communication and set consistent expectations at home. Gain insight into their child’s behavior and create strategies to create more supportive family environment.
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Play therapy techniques are used to help children express themselves, manage big emotions, and improve behavior in a safe and engaging way. Through creative, developmentally appropriate activities, children build self-awareness, strengthen problem-solving skills, and learn healthier ways to cope.
Meet Our Staff
Ron Gardner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Certified Sexual Abuse Youth Counselor (CSAYC) with a deep commitment to helping individuals overcome trauma and move toward lasting growth. With years of experience in both clinical and private practice settings, Ron brings a grounded, client-centered presence to his work with adolescents, adults, and families.
Ron specializes in trauma-focused therapy, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and other integrative approaches to treat anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, and personality disorders. His work is guided by compassion and a belief in every person’s capacity to heal, adapt, and thrive.
Currently pursuing a doctorate in counselor education and supervision, Ron is deeply invested in professional development and lifelong learning. His growth mindset is not only academic but also practical. He continually refines his clinical skills to offer clients the most effective and up-to-date interventions. Whether addressing complex trauma or helping someone through a challenging life transition, Ron approaches therapy as a collaborative process built on trust, empathy, and individualized care.
Clients working with Ron can expect a warm, structured, and confidential environment where they are supported in achieving their goals, building resilience, and restoring a sense of self.
About Ron Gardner
About Jessica Kueterman
Jessica holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. With immediate availability she will be offering therapy services under supervision as part of her practicum.
Jessica is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and women across the lifespan. She takes a strengths-based, compassionate approach grounded in child-directed play therapy and behavioral modification. Her focus is on helping young clients express themselves, build emotional regulation skills, and develop positive behavior patterns at home, in school, and in social settings.
She also works with parents and guardians who are seeking support in managing behavioral challenges or navigating parenting concerns. Jessica collaborates with caregivers to develop effective strategies that foster consistency, communication, and growth within the family system.
In addition, she is committed to supporting women as they navigate identity, confidence, and life transitions. Jessica offers a supportive space for clients to reconnect with their sense of self, set healthy boundaries, and move toward their personal goals.
Sessions are offered at $30 per 1 hour session with a cash payment option, and a sliding scale is available to ensure affordability.
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Effective Therapy Services: Compassionate Care for Your Well-Being
At Effective Therapy Services, we are dedicated to providing personalized, evidence-based support to help you navigate life’s challenges. Please take a moment to complete this form so we can better understand your needs and match you with the right services. Your information is confidential, and we look forward to supporting your journey toward healing and growth.
