About Ron Huxley, LMFT
Ron Huxley is a highly experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with over 30 years of expertise in trauma, attachment, and adoption therapy. Based in San Luis Obispo, California, Ron is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families heal from emotional wounds using traditional and faith-based therapeutic approaches. His clinical work centers on creating holistic, strength-based strategies tailored to each unique family situation, with a particular focus on trauma recovery and adoption-related issues.
Contact Ron
Ph: 805-709-2023 / Email: rehuxley@gmail.com / Fax: 805-856-1501
Social Media: Linkedin @ronhuxley / Twitter @ronhuxley @traumatoolbox / Instagram @familyhealer / YouTube @familyhealertv
Professional Background
Ron Huxley holds LMFT license number MFT35134 in California. He earned his degree from California State University, Fresno, in 1993 and has since earned numerous certifications, including:
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certification (2017)
- Certificate in Spiritual Direction and Coaching (2020)
- Incredible Years Parenting Instructer Certification
- Family Wellness Instructer
- S.T.E.P. Parenting Model Instructer
- Love and Logic Parenting Training
- Expressive Arts in Trauma-Informed Care Training
- Adoption and Clinical Skills Master Trainer
- HeartSync Training Level One and Two
Ron specializes in providing trauma-informed therapy, focusing on attachment, adoption, and family dynamics. He often integrates faith-based methods into his practice. His therapeutic approach blends evidence-based modalities like EMDR, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) with mindfulness and spiritual direction to support healing on all levels: emotional, physical, relational, and spiritual.
Clinical Expertise
With an emphasis on healing trauma and attachment wounds, Ron uses various therapeutic techniques to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. His three primary healing strategies for trauma include:
- Calming the reactive brain and body
- Increasing understanding and emotional skills
- Deepening connections with healthy people
In his work, Ron often emphasizes that “the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem,” advocating for solution-focused interventions that bring practical results quickly. His work extends beyond traditional therapy, offering specialized services such as EMDR, faith-based counseling, and trauma-informed training for organizations.
Professional Roles and Leadership
Throughout his career, Ron has played significant roles in various professional settings. Notable positions include:
- Director of a children’s mental health clinic specializing in trauma and attachment for foster care and adoptive families
- Director of a community-based mental health clinic
- Director of WRAP-Around Social Servcies Program
- He is a master trainer for the Kinship Center and a member of the National Center on Adoption and Permanency (NCAP), where he helps shape national policies and practices regarding adoption and child welfare
Additionally, Ron has developed and delivered impactful training programs on trauma, adoption, and parenting for social workers, therapists, and community organizations.
Publications and Media Contributions
As an author and public speaker, Ron has published several books, including:
- Love & Limits: Achieving a Balance in Parenting
- 101 Parenting Tools: Building the Family of Your Dreams
- FamilyHealer.tv publisher of Trauma-Informed Care media
- Publisher of Trauma-Champions Newsletter
He has also written articles for well-known publications such as Disney Family, Reader’s Digest, and Woman’s World and has appeared on popular TV and radio shows, including BBC Radio and LA Talk Radio. Ron continues to share his insights through his blog and online resources, addressing various topics related to trauma, mental health, and family dynamics.
Faith-Based Approach
A distinctive aspect of Ron’s therapeutic practice is integrating Christian faith and spiritual principles with traditional mental health techniques. His approach allows clients to heal within a holistic, spiritually enriched framework. Ron provides spiritual direction and faith-based counseling, helping clients find emotional and spiritual restoration in their journey toward healing.
Focus on Trauma and Adoption
Ron is particularly passionate about supporting adoptive and foster families. He has worked extensively in this area, providing specialized care to children and parents facing the unique challenges associated with adoption and attachment. Ron is dedicated to improving child welfare practices nationally and internationally through his leadership roles and ongoing education initiatives.
Current Practice and Services
In 2025, Ron maintains a private practice offering in-person and telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families. He specializes in:
- Trauma therapy (including EMDR)
- Adoption-related counseling
- Faith-based therapy (SOZO, HeartSync)
- Parenting coaching for those involved in social services family reunification
Ron also offers training and workshops for professionals and organizations on trauma-informed care, adoption, and resilience.
Professional Associations
Ron is an active member of several professional organizations, including:
- California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- EMDRIA (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association)
- International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
His specialized certifications include EMDR for trauma, TheraPlay for adoptive families, and various parenting programs such as Love and Logic and Incredible Years.
Community Involvement
Beyond his clinical work, Ron is involved in community efforts, serving on the San Luis Obispo County Human Trafficking Task Force and the Child Advocacy Center’s Trauma Healing Team. He is committed to spreading trauma-sensitive practices throughout various community organizations, including schools, churches, and social service agencies.
Personal Background
Outside of his professional life, Ron is a father and an avid creative, expressing his artistic side through painting and photography. His personal experiences as a parent in a blended family also inform his coaching approach, bringing a real-world perspective to his therapeutic work.
Conclusion
With over three decades of experience and a comprehensive, compassionate approach to therapy, Ron Huxley has earned a reputation as a skilled and trusted clinician in trauma, adoption, and family therapy. Ron is dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve lasting healing and resilience through his work, writings, and community involvement.
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