A. Chad Ray Jr.
Hi! I am a Licensed Professional Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a duel licensure in both Tennessee and VIrginia. I received my Master's degree at East Tennessee State University, located in Johnson City, TN, and have been practicing since 2009.
I enjoy helping individuals with a variety of issues, but my primary interests are Trauma, Substance Abuse and Spirituality.
I enjoy helping individuals with a variety of issues, but my primary interests are Trauma, Substance Abuse and Spirituality.
First session
The first session involves both the client and myself becoming acquainted with each other. I will obtaining a detailed history of the issue or issues bringing you in to see me. Not only will we discuss different ways to address your issues , we will also discuss what your goals are. A plan will be developed based on the goals you have.
Strengths
I believe I am a versatile therapist who can get to the core of one's problem(s) and develop a plan for lasting change.
Ideal clients
I have worked with client's from many age groups and a wide variety of conditions. I have mostly but worked with adolescents and adults. I also have experience with individual, couple, group and family counseling and enjoy all four modalities. I am willing to see people for most mental health conditions but do have some preferences. In regards to my personal preference(s) I love working with trauma, substance abuse, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective, Bipolar, ADHD, phobia's and sprituality.
Treatment methods
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
My first exposure to IFS was in graduate school, and over the last decade, I have utilized this method as my main approach to counseling. I have found IFS useful for Individual, Couple and Family Therapy along with either symptoms management or more in-depth counseling. Used together, these therapies lead to both symptom relief and long-term change.
Adlerian
I was fortunate enough to have been taught from one of the best Adlerian's in the country, who was also my principal advisor in graduate school. This method has depth and a pragmatic aspect, which can be highly effective with every age range with a multitude of issues.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I was exposed to CBT and trained in this model for over a decade. I have found CBT highly valuable in almost every mental health situation possible.
Family Therapy
I am also a trained family systems therapist and believe using context and human interactions can be a highly effective way in helping with any mental health situation possible.
Couples Counseling
I have a great deal of training and experience in couples counseling. I have found this type of counseling to not only be a highly effective way of helping couples to be fully themselves, but also to be more connected with each other.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions2302 Sinking Creek Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604