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Donna Ray, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 30 years, working mostly in New York and New Jersey. My specialty practice is working with adults 18yrs and older coping with Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and ADHD. Sometimes individuals have had traumatic experiences from early childhood or adulthood that impact coping with daily living. I provide psychotherapy for individuals who have had traumatic experiences that are impacting their relationships, managing emotional moods swings, or misusing drugs and alcohol. At this time I am not working with minors for individual Telehealth Services, however, I can provide parenting skills strategies for parents seeking guidance for the management of behavioral issues impacting the parent / child relationship.

My therapeutic approach is solution focused and client centered, with compassion and respect for the client. I believe that each person is the expert of their own experiences and future goals, so I take a collaborative and non-judgmental approach, being open to feedback. Through out my years of experience and training I have developed an eclectic "tool box" of interventions from Cognitive Behavioral Treatment, Dialectal Behavioral Therapy, and Psycho-dynamic psychotherapy treatments.

I understand that the first most important step is finding a therapist that instills a sense of confidence, trust, and warm regard. I look forward to talking with you and to answer any questions you may have about my approach to see if we are a good fit. Thank you.

Professional experience

35yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma, Abuse Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NY LCSW 044256

NJ LCSW 44SC05574300

Reviews

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Donna is kind, caring and extremely insightful.

Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd

Donna is intuitive, available, knowledgeable, gentle, caring but firm when needed. I am thankful to God that Donna specifically came into my life when she did. I know she is here with me on this journey and will help me and strengthen me as I walk the path I am on right now. I already feel better in my own body and mind. I did not know how it would feel to do this as a televisit and not in person and was concerned it would feel impersonal; however, it is working. I am thankful to Donna.

Written on Sep 24, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and anger management

Donna knows exactly when to listen and when to jump in with insights and offer tools to help me navigate difficult situations and dynamics. She has helped me develop healthier relationship habits and boundaries. I see the results in how I feel about myself and in my relationships. It's taken me a while to find the right therapist, but Donna is the one for me.

Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Donna for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues

Donna is kind and has the ability to get to the heart of the matter.

Written on Dec 26, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression

Very attentive. Frequently checks in between appointments and very responsive. A great listener.

Written on Aug 18, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd

It has been extremely helpful

Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Donna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief