Kristin Ray, LPC

Kristin Ray is a trauma-informed licensed counselor who guides people through anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and the lasting effects of past abuse. She works collaboratively with each client to identify goals and tailor therapy so it fits their life and priorities. Kristin focuses on reducing anxious and low mood symptoms while teaching practical coping skills that can be used day to day to rebuild energy and hope.

She holds a Master of Science in Counseling and is an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - trained to provide evidence-informed mental health care. Kristin has specialized training in EMDR, which helps people process traumatic memories, and she is an approved provider of cognitive processing therapy, a structured approach for working through trauma-related thoughts and beliefs. Those trainings inform her work with individuals, couples, and families facing stress, parenting challenges, blended family issues, identity concerns, and other life transitions.

Kristin emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered style, meeting people where they are and involving them in decisions about treatment. Whether the goal is to regain balance after a major change, improve communication in relationships, or learn strategies for managing intrusive thoughts, she partners with clients to develop realistic, sustainable steps toward their goals.

Approaches and Options for Online Therapy

Kristin draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth and self-directed change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, mood symptoms, and everyday stressors. EMDR, which involves guided processing of distressing memories, is often used for trauma-related symptoms and can help reduce the intensity of painful emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristin will work with each client to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress unfolds so treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Kristin is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity of care during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a range of locations.