Dr. DeLong has been involved in the evaluation and treatment of general psychological clients, as well as sexual and forensic offenders throughout the State of Ohio.  His focus of treatment centers on cognitive-behavioral skills.  His services to agencies and courts consist of sexual and criminal offender evaluations, risk assessments, evaluations for predator status, forensic evaluations, and individual and group treatment strategies. He also has consulted for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC), particularly dealing with sex offender strategies, Internet sex offenders and child pornography.  He is a Clinically Certified Criminal Justice Specialist, Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist, Fellow with the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) and has several hundred hours of training regarding the treatment and evaluation of sexual offenders. Dr. DeLong has more than 30 years of experience working with general psychological issues, sexual offenders, and other forensic populations.  He has also completed advanced training with the Academy Group, Inc., (former FBI profilers and crime scene evaluators) regarding crime scene analysis and some profiling of sexually violent/deviant offenders.  He is owner of the private practice Ronald L. DeLong, Ph.D. & Associates, LLC focusing on the evaluation and treatment of general populations, sexual offenders, and forensic clientele.  He also performs consultation work with law enforcement and other forensic agencies as well as providing education and training.  Dr. DeLong is currently an adjunct professor
at University of Dayton, and previously at Ohio Northern University for eight years and two years with Indiana Institute of Technology.  He teaches forensic psychology, psychosexual assessments, counseling techniques, human sexuality, and other psychology and criminal justice courses.  He also has published articles regarding Internet Sex Offenders, and currently is completing other publications.

Skip Carter is part of the clinical staff for Ronald L. DeLong, Ph.D. & Associates, LLC.  He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in the State of Ohio. Skip is a mental health therapist who specializes in Sexual Health, Sex Education, General Mental Health Issues, and Forensic Treatment. He is trained in both individual, group, couples, adult, adolescent therapy. Skip is a practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) which means that one’s thoughts evokes emotions which drives one’s behaviors. Therapy focuses on a person’s thoughts, presumptions, cognitive distortions, emotion regulation, and behavioral changes.

Skip has a bachelor’s degree in Health & Physical Education, master’s degree in Human Sexuality Education, and master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Skip is currently earning a PhD in General Psychology. He specializes in mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, guilt, and relationships resulting from Human Sexuality issues. Skip specializes in sexual health issues such as problematic sexual behaviors, gender, homosexuality, transgenderism, sexual dysfunctions, alternative relationships, consensual non-monogamy, and any other mental health issue resulting from one’s sexuality or relationships. Skip is passionate about working with clients and is an empathetic therapist who enjoys working collaboratively to help his clients reach the mental peace that they are seeking.  Skip enjoys creating a relaxed and caring atmosphere in which clients feel comfortable discussing their personal difficulties.  He helps his clients develop empowerment and encourages clients to confront their struggles with the understanding that they are not alone in the process.  Skip educates clients on healthy coping skills and collaborates to implement therapeutic skills outside of the office setting.  He believes that trust, open communication, and the client / therapist relationship are the most important aspects of the therapeutic process.  He has taught Human Sexuality for Sinclair Community College, and the University of Dayton.  Skip is a full-time teacher, and practices as a therapist part-time. Skip is being trained as a Forensic Therapist working with Sex Offenders. He is also being trained in conducting sexual and forensic assessments.

LeAnn Clark is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the State of Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Ohio Northern University. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling with a specialization in forensic psychology from Adler University in Chicago, Illinois. LeAnn is also a Certified Sex Offender Treatment Specialist and Certified Juvenile Sex Offender Counselor. LeAnn’s career began in the juvenile justice system working with youth and providing court ordered assessments and treatment. LeAnn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, motivational techniques, and trauma informed approaches to help clients achieve outcomes and goals they have set to improve their lives. LeAnn works with adolescents and adults in the areas of trauma, problematic sexualized behaviors, and anger management.