New to Grow
Ray’s therapy and coaching are grounded in developing listening skills, improving emotional intelligence, working with family systems to improve effectiveness, and enhancing communication at all levels of system. Ray’s background in clinical Social Work allows him to look at clients holistically assisting these systems with finding new ways of interacting and achieving the stated goals. For the past 20 years, Ray has specialized in working with men with issues related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. In the therapy space, Ray has helped his male clients learn new methods of communication and healing. He has helped his male clients expand the ways in which they communicate their needs, thoughts, and feelings to those around them. Ray strongly believes that every individual has an innate wisdom that can be tapped through the coaching process. Building a strong foundation of trust and respect, Ray uses empathy which helps his clients challenge themselves in ways which result in personal growth/development and personal fulfillment. Ray challenges his clients to look at themselves and those unconscious aspects of self in order to enhance learning and growth.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I think of the first session between client and clinician is one of discovery. The first session is where I find out what is bring client to me (what sparked the 'call'), how they have been dealing with this particular problem and what the clients goals and desires are. The session is also used for my clients to find more about me as a clinician and human. The session ends with next steps and practice homework.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
Relatability is what stands out about my approach. I'm very skilled at creating a safe and secure therapeutic environment. I pride myself on my ability to relate to my clients. The results of this environment, my clients are able to discover new aspects of themselves that they always had but were unable to tap.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I work with clients who are motivated to change their lives. I work collaboratively with my clients to identify roadblocks to their success. Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify tools and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of where you've been, where you are, and where you want to be.
Narrative
I assist my clients in discovery the repeating stories they tell about their lives and help them broaden and change the story they tell themselves.
Psychodynamic
Having a deep understanding of brain science and the conflicts that arise from the issues/troubles we all share.