Ronald Ray (he/him)

I have extensive experience working with numerous clients that have discussed a wide range of relationship issues. Whether these issues stem from one person or multiple, I can help identify thought problems that are negative for the relationship. I've work with folks from all backgrounds, such as traditional relationships, same-sex relationships, and polyamarous couples.

Depression comes in all shapes and sizes, and I've worked with clients from in-patient settings to folks who simply don't find interest in their hobbies anymore. I've conducted and presented research on the influence of stress, anxiety, and depression, and I can help by using my expertise to identify problem thoughts and behaviors and ways to replace them with positive actions. This looks like changing daily habits and challenging thoughts that lead us to believe things that aren't true.

A lot of my clients have been teens and young adults, and with this age range, there are a lot of factors that contribute to anxiety. I've conducted and presented research on the influence of stress, anxiety, and depression, and I can help by using my expertise to identify problem thoughts and behaviors and ways to replace them with positive actions. This looks like restructuring the anxious thoughts that we're having and realizing that all those bad things aren't actually that likely to happen.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy is exactly what it sounds like - a brief therapy approach focused on solutions. Since some clients are focusing on short-term improvements, I'll work with you to identify what can be changed now, and how that can turn into lifelong positive changes. I've used this approach with clients that aren't fans of the long-term care that comes with other therapeutic approaches, and have found great results for those that are determined to immediately change behaviors.

I've spent more time with CBT than anything else, and I love the process that goes into becoming aware of what our negative thoughts are and how they influence our behaviors and feelings. I've presented research on the benefits of folks utilizing CBT, and I'm passionate about the self-awareness and "lightbulb" moment that people experience when working with my CBT approach.

There are some things in life that are inevitable. I use ACT when clients are unsure of why things that they can't change are influencing their lives in such a negative way. I've helped clients understand that there are some things that they can't control, and lean into their strengths and commitment to putting more into the parts of their lives that are beneficial.