(he/him)
Ray is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. Ray received his Master’s degree from Pace University in Mental Health Counseling. Ray has over 19 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults. Ray has worked in a variety of settings which include schools, inpatient mental health facilities, community-based programs, hospitals (Emergency Department), and group homes. Ray has 17 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults and assists his clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of his specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. Ray has a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health challenges.
In the first session expect to be given an initial intake. In this session we will be learning about each other. Utilize this session to ask any questions in regards to therapy you may have.
One of Ray’s greatest strengths is that he has a genuine ability to connect with clients. Ray assists his clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of his specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. Ray work's with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
During sessions the therapist will be teaching the client that emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are interconnected. The therapist teach the client how to modify their thinking patters, and learn how to make better choices in life. The therapist will also give the client therapeutic homework to practice learned skills outside of session.