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Ray Woods

Ray Woods

LCMFT, LMFT

Oklahoma

Change-focused therapist guiding steady progress

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At a glance

Credentials
LCMFT, LMFT
License
LMFT, Oklahoma / LMFT01226; LCMFT, Kansas / LCMFT 2897
Experience
16 years
Languages
English
Location
Oklahoma

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    • Motivational help
    • Relationship focus
    • Practical tools

    About Ray

    Ray Woods is a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical, person-centered care and uses Motivational Interviewing alongside other approaches to help people find momentum and make changes that matter to them.

    He commonly supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Relationship concerns and problems stemming from trauma or abuse are also areas he addresses. Ray works with issues such as blended family adjustments, caregiver strain, communication breakdowns, and recovery from substance use challenges.

    Sessions are shaped around each person’s goals. He emphasizes respectful, sensitive conversation and adapts the pace and focus to individual needs. Clients can expect straightforward dialogue about what’s getting in the way and clear steps to try between meetings.

    Ray draws on a mix of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of handling feelings and relationships. Attachment-based ideas guide work on connection and trust.

    People often start by identifying one or two concrete concerns to work on. Ray aims to make every session useful, with simple strategies and topics to practice in daily life. He welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English.

  2. How Ray Uses Different Approaches in Online Therapy

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational way to help people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on the client’s values and ambivalence and is useful for goals like reducing substance use or improving daily routines.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete skills to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and obsessive patterns.

    Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape expectations and trust. It can help when relationship patterns, intimacy, or feelings of disconnection are causing distress.

    Finding the right mix of approaches is a shared process. The therapist will work with the client to identify priorities, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust based on what helps. That collaboration means sessions can shift emphasis as needs change.

    Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt tools like CBT worksheets or motivational exercises for remote sessions to keep therapy practical and focused.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    16+ years

    Listed in

    Oklahoma, Kansas

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, communication problems, addiction, and family-related issues.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is person-centered and respectful, using Motivational Interviewing to support change and collaboration. Sessions aim to be conversational and goal-focused.

    How much clinical experience does he have?

    He has 16 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and relationship concerns.

    What credentials and location are on record?

    He holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and practices in Oklahoma.

    Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

    Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    How do I begin working with him?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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