Kilynda V. Ray

LP (she/her)20 years of experience

4.9 (48)

Solution oriented

Open-minded

Intelligent

Hi! I am a psychologist licensed in Texas and California. I have worked in the mental health field in various capacities for the past 20 years. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in Law and Society and Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA. I earned my Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. I have worked as a psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Veterans Health Administration and various local and federal law enforcement agencies. I currently own and operate Healthy Families Counseling Center, PLLC, a private psychology practice dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families heal from trauma, relationship distress and other concerns affecting daily life.

I have worked as a psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Veterans Health Administration and various local and federal law enforcement agencies.

in Counseling Psychology from Howard University in Washington, DC. I have worked as a psychologist with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Veterans Health Administration and various local and federal law enforcement agencies. I currently own and operate Healthy Families Counseling Center, PLLC, a private psychology practice dedicated to assisting individuals, couples and families heal from trauma, relationship distress and other concerns affecting daily life.

First session

In our first session together, we'll start with introductions and a comprehensive intake assessment to identify the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions

Strengths

My greatest strength is to provide encouragement and support to clients in order to increase insight and motivation for change.

Ideal clients

I love helping women heal from traumatic childhood or relationship experiences. I also love working with adolescents to address anxiety and depressive symptoms while improving self-esteem. Finally, I enjoy helping couples and families improve communication and relationship dynamics. I provide assessment services in order to diagnose a variety of disorders and/or determine employment suitability.

Treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I assist clients with recognizing their core beliefs and unhealthy thinking patterns are a result of trauma experiences. I help clients challenge and change these thoughts and beliefs in order to reduce distress.

Cognitive Processing (CPT)

I am certified provider of Cognitive Processing Therapy, an evidence based treatment for PTSD. I assist clients with recognizing their unhealthy thinking patterns are a result of trauma experiences. I help clients challenge and change thoughts and beliefs in order to reduce distress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)

I am certified provider of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, an evidence based treatment for insomnia.

Couples Counseling

I earned a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and have been offering couples and family counseling services for the past 20 years. I am also certified in Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, an evidenced-based therapy to treat relationship concerns as a result of trauma.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

Black / African American

Top specialties

Other specialties

Serves

Teenagers (13 to 17)

Licensed in

CaliforniaLicense 25246
TexasLicense 37266

Accepted insurance

Reviews and ratings

4.9 rating (48)

6 reviews

October 10, 2025

I appreciate Dr. Ray because she does see both sides in our marriage and helps us both to be accountable for our actions. She also has a warm friendly vibe. It allows us to be open and transparent. I appreciate her sessions.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 5 with Kilynda

October 3, 2025

I really loved her personality and approach to this session, and getting me started with therapy. I feel like she was very authentic and warm and humorous, which made me feel more comfortable about sharing information about myself.

Verified client, age 18-24Review shared after session 1 with Kilynda

I just had my intake session and felt immediately at ease. She’s grounded, open-minded, and very direct in a supportive way. She stayed focused, assessed things quickly, and still kept the conversation light and warm. I really appreciate Dr. Ray’s energy and approach.

Verified client, age 25-34Review shared after session 1 with Kilynda

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