Dr. Ronald Jenkins, DMIN, MS, MRE, MDIV, BA, LPC Associate
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Having served as a pastor for 30 years, my passion is to help people overcome the difficulties they are facing in life. Whether you’re looking for counseling for teens, adult individuals, or couples, together we will work to find the core of your concerns and develop a plan to overcome them, with God’s help. As a Christian counselor, I will pray for you and encourage you to become the person God has created you to be. In our sessions you can expect to be treated with respect, compassion, and the love of God. My aim is for you to leave each session having taken positive steps in your healing process.
Royse City – Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
Rockwall – Tue & Thu
Online Counseling – Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri & Sat
As your counselor, my goal is for you to experience increased hope and meaning in your life. I offer support for teens, adult individuals, and couples struggling with a variety of concerns including anger management, anxiety, depression, relationship problems including codependency and infidelity, trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and much more. With God’s guidance and direction through Christian counseling, hope and healing are possible. You don’t have to struggle alone. Together we will determine the best steps you can take to find the healing and restoration you desire, with the Lord’s help.
My Goal as a Christian Counselor
My aim as a Christian counselor is to bring healing and hope to every client that comes to my office. My primary desire is to help people and to provide a welcoming space where they can feel comfortable expressing their needs and finding support and solutions for the challenges they face.
What I Offer in Christian Counseling
You can expect to find a welcoming environment where you will experience God’s love and care for you. I look forward to hearing your story and learning about the reasons you decided to pursue counseling. We’ll discuss what you hope to gain through your counseling experience so we can establish a customized treatment plan to help you reach your goals and desires. You can expect a positive, relational approach as we work together to take steps toward your healing and growth.
My Approach to Christian Counseling
One significant benefit of Christian counseling is the hope that it can offer to a person. Providing therapy from a faith-based perspective builds a foundation for one to work with that also brings strength and hope in a way that secular counseling does not provide. My faith encompasses who I am as a counselor and serves as a strength regarding how I approach people. As I have grown in my faith and my walk with the Lord, it has helped me to know how to better help and serve others.
Qualifications & Experience
I hold a Master of Science degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, and a Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religious Education, and Doctor of Ministry, all from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. I have also completed Levels One and Two of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy Training, SYMBIS Premarital Counseling Training, and First Responder Training.
My Call to Christian Counseling
I served in pastoral ministry and provided pastoral counseling for over thirty years. I realized a primary strength was in counseling, so I went back and earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and became a licensed counselor. Counseling is my passion because it allows me to help people work through the difficulties in their lives.
More About Me/On a Personal Note
When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my wife and family, reading, taking walks to observe nature, and exercising.
Areas of Expertise/Specialties
- Abandonment and Neglect
- ADHD
- Aging and Geriatric Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chemical Dependency
- Coaching
- Counseling for Teens
- Couples Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Counseling
- Grief and Loss
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Infidelity and Affairs
- Lifespan Integration
- Marriage Counseling
- Men’s Issues
- OCD
- Online Counseling
- Personal Development
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Premarital Counseling
- Professional Development
- Psychiatric Care Services
- Relationship Issues
- Sex and Porn Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Spiritual Development
- Trauma
Anger Management
If you struggle to manage your anger, I would be happy to help. Together we will discuss when and why you feel your anger coming on, and the effects of those emotions. We can discuss past events in your life when anger played a role, and talk about the escalation and de-escalation scale as it relates to anger. I will help you learn how to use effective tools to de-escalate your anger so you can better manage your emotions when you start to feel angry.
Couples Counseling
If you and your partner are having challenges in your relationship, I would be happy to help. I will listen to your story to learn the reasons you have pursued counseling and the issues you are concerned with. I will talk with you and your partner together and also spend one session with each of you by yourselves in order to hear both stories individually. In our sessions together we will seek to identify the core problems and build upon solutions. Depending on your preferences, we may also use Scripture throughout treatment to bring strength into the relationship.
Individual Counseling
With over thirty years of pastoral counseling experience, I have helped individuals and couples work through a wide range of issues and concerns. No matter what you may be going through, it’s not beyond the scope of what God is able to heal and restore. My aim is to restore hope to those who are feeling worn down, disillusioned, distraught, and defeated. Using proven therapeutic techniques paired with an approach based on the God’s Word, I will gladly walk alongside you to help you realize and become the person God created you to be.
Infidelity and Affairs
Infidelity is a painful experience that can result in many mixed emotions from each person affected. If you and your spouse need support and guidance navigating the aftermath of an affair, I have experience helping numerous couples work through the process of healing, forgiving, rebuilding trust, and strengthening their marriage relationship. God is in the restoration business and He delights in making broken things whole and new.
Availability (by office location):
- Royse City – Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
- Rockwall – Tuesday & Thursday
- Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals, couples, and groups looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.
Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-A), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.
Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).
Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express).
Focus Areas
- Abandonment and Neglect
- ADHD
- Aging and Geriatric Issues
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chemical Dependency
- Coaching
- Counseling for Teens
- Couples Counseling
- Codependency
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Family Counseling
- Grief and Loss
- Group Counseling
- Individual Counseling
- Infidelity and Affairs
- Lifespan Integration
- Marriage Counseling
- Men’s Issues
- OCD
- Online Counseling
- Personal Development
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Premarital Counseling
- Professional Development
- Psychiatric Care Services
- Relationship Issues
- Sex and Porn Addiction
- Sexual Abuse
- Spiritual Development
- Trauma