Ron Lehto has over 20 years experience providing expert, clinical intervention to children, couples, and families in Cowlitz County. He is a qualified Mental Health Professional and a qualified Child Mental Health Specialist. He is a Nationally Licsensed Counselor (#50391), and a Washington State Licensed Counselor (#5917). He possesses a Master's Degree in Counseling from Portland State University. Mr. Lehto is a member of the American Psychological Association (# 8635-9124).

Mr. Lehto subscribes to an "eclectic" approach to the therapeutic process. This solution-focused method embraces the use of a variety of techniques in a client-centered, pragmatic fashion. His professional training includes the use of Cognitive-behavioral, Psychodynamic, Systems, and Solution-focused approaches to therapy. He has established professional and trusting relationships with local churches, schools, and community organizations.