Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
I am a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist and hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I have over 35 years of experience as a therapist. It takes courage to begin therapy. I also know that therapy sessions tend to exclusively focus on problems, on what is not working. I will encourage you to see the full picture, define your strengths, and use them to reach your goals.
My interest and experience include depression and trauma both physical and racial. I also help individuals whose career or interpersonal success is blocked by factors such as low self-esteem, procrastination, or impostor syndrome.
Multicultural issues have always been of interest to me over the years. My caseload reflects a wide range of diversity. This interest and experience are heightened by my interracial and international family. While this does inform me of issues that others face, I also know that all members of a group are not the same and in the service of my work and my clients, I make no assumptions based upon how one looks. During our sessions, I want to hear your story. I also encourage you to question any ideas or techniques that are offered.
In my work, I combine cognitive therapy techniques with mindfulness. In therapy sessions, we will explore your thoughts about yourself and the world. Unfortunately, as human beings, we are hard-wired to focus on negative interactions with the world and our missteps. I will then use mindfulness techniques to help clear away the anxieties that fog up the mind so that you can focus on what is truly happening. It helps one to be less influenced by trends or social pressures and allows one to live one’s own life, to not absorb the noise chaos, and confusion that is so prevalent.
I enjoy the respect of my colleagues I genuinely enjoy my work and often feel that I was born to be a therapist. I bring respect for you, expertise, warmth, and humor to my sessions. It is your right to understand suggestions that I offer, and I encourage you to ask for clarification. I look forward to being part of your journey.
I bring respect and integrity to my work, and I abide by the ethical guidelines of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. As such, I am duty bound to collect certain information about you. This information includes your identification, location, emergency contact information and any past and present mental and physical issues. This information must be completed before we can set up our first appointment. While I urge you not to be discouraged by this process, I also must confess that when these regulations first became implemented that I sometimes felt frustrated by having to complete the information prior to seeing my health care providers. But it clearly was in my best interest. This process is here to protect you. Once again, I look forward to the opportunity to help you feel empowered and effective in dealing with challenges in your life. Searching for a therapist can be a daunting process when you are already feeling stressed. To make your experience less stressful, let me bring your attention to two factors regarding my practice.
First, as a psychologist licensed by the state of Pennsylvania, I am required to ask you to provide a photo ID that includes your address. No sessions can be scheduled until that information is provided. This helps to protect your identity. Secondly, I presently have openings for Wednesdays and Sundays.
I wish you well as you begin your journey.
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Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania-licensed psychologist who holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and brings 36 years of experience to her therapeutic work. She recognizes that taking the first step into therapy requires courage, and she encourages clients to look beyond problems to see their full picture – identifying strengths and applying them toward meaningful goals.
Her clinical interests include depression and trauma – including both physical and racial trauma – and she assists people whose career or interpersonal achievements are hindered by factors such as low self-esteem, procrastination, or impostor syndrome. She also works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related concerns, sleep difficulties, parenting and career issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
Multicultural issues have long been a focus of her practice. Her caseload reflects a wide range of diversity, and her interracial and international family has deepened her awareness of cultural dynamics. At the same time, she does not assume that any person’s appearance defines their experience; she listens for each individual’s unique story and invites clients to question any ideas or techniques presented in therapy.
In clinical work she draws on cognitive therapy methods alongside mindfulness practices. Sessions explore how clients think about themselves and the world, paying attention to the human tendency to focus on negatives and missteps. Mindfulness techniques are then used to help reduce the mental fog of anxiety so clients can see what is actually happening and make choices less driven by trends or social pressures.
She is respected by colleagues and often feels that she was born to be a therapist. Dr. Ray brings warmth, humor, expertise, respect, and integrity to her sessions, and she encourages clients to ask for clarification about any suggestions offered. She follows the ethical guidelines of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and, in keeping with those standards, collects certain information before the first appointment – including identification, location, emergency contact details, and relevant past and present mental and physical health information. A photo ID that includes an address is required before scheduling sessions. Dr. Ray currently has openings on Wednesdays and Sundays and looks forward to supporting clients as they work toward feeling more empowered and effective in handling life’s challenges.
For many common concerns – including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions – online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most people. It can be a practical option for those seeking help with these issues.
One major advantage is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that suits them best – whether by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging – which can make it easier to fit regular appointments into a busy life.
All participating clinicians are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they prefer a different fit. Online therapy can therefore offer both professional expertise and a degree of convenience that helps people access consistent support.
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