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Kim Ray

Kim Ray

LCSW-C, LICSW

Maryland

Practical, collaborative therapy for life challenges

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW-C, LICSW
License
LCSW-C, Maryland / 13197; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC50078268
Experience
5 years
Languages
English
Location
Maryland

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    • Motivational approaches
    • CBT and trauma focus
    • Family and parenting support

    About Kim

    Kim Ray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or parenting strains. She uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people find clearer next steps. Her approach is warm and direct, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for worried parents and busy adults.

    Kim holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia. She brings five years of experience in the settings described for this profile and focuses on problems such as grief, self-esteem struggles, addiction-related concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She also works with people affected by trauma and abuse.

    Her style blends goal-oriented work with attention to deeper patterns. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find motivation for change and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She can also draw on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when those fit the person’s needs.

    Appointments are arranged through the site's scheduling flow and follow the site's session policies. Kim offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space and aims to help people build practical skills they can use between sessions. She encourages a collaborative process where goals are set together.

    Outside of practice she values family time, dancing, and supporting her children’s activities. That practical life experience informs her work and helps her relate to everyday challenges faced by the people she meets.

  2. How these approaches translate to online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people find personal reasons to change by using open questions and reflective listening. It can be useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making a change, such as addressing substance use or shifting habits.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and practicing different skills between sessions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management and lends itself to concrete exercises and homework.

    Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and how past relationships influence current reactions. It can help people gain insight into recurring struggles and how to make different choices.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time so the work stays practical and relevant.

    This profile does not list which session formats are offered here, so confirm available online options when scheduling. Many people appreciate online sessions for fitting therapy into busy days, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work while focusing on clear goals and step-by-step progress.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    5+ years

    Listed in

    Maryland, District of Columbia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Kim help with?

    She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, relationship and family strains, parenting challenges, career stress, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.

    How would she approach therapy sessions?

    Her sessions use practical conversation and collaborative goal-setting. She often blends Motivational Interviewing with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other approaches tailored to each person's needs.

    What is her professional background?

    Kim has five years of experience as shown in this profile and combines clinical work with personal life experience to inform her practice.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    She holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and is based in Maryland for the purposes of this listing.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or outside the U.S.?

    Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

    Which session formats are used?

    This profile does not specify supported session formats. Please confirm current session options with the scheduling process before booking.

    How is cost handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability shown in the booking flow.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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