Rayvonne “Ray” is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia with a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling from a variety of mental health challenges. Ray received his Master’s degree from Pace University in Mental Health Counseling. Ray has over 20 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. 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!
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Divorce and separation, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
NY LMHC 013850
VA LPC 0701011576
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Ray does a really great job of listening and caring! I feel at ease speaking with him about any and all emotional issues, and we always make great use of the session time. I would recommend him to anyone, especially a friend.
Written on Oct 04, 2022 after therapy with Rayvonne for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes