Kristin Ray , LPC

Kristin Ray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on women's issues alongside a broad range of concerns like anxiety, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related struggles. She aims to help people reduce anxious or low mood and build coping skills that fit their daily lives.

Kristin works in a collaborative way. She listens first, then helps people reframe intrusive thoughts and notice patterns that get in the way. Sessions often focus on practical steps to feel less overwhelmed and to reclaim energy and motivation.

Her background includes nine years of clinical experience and a Master of Science in Counseling. Kristin uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and EMDR to address trauma and distress. She applies these methods flexibly based on what each person needs.

People come to her for help with stress, sleep problems, parenting strain, body image, grief around divorce or separation, career transitions, and mood or attention concerns among other issues. She also supports those navigating LGBT matters and multicultural questions.

Therapy sessions can be done by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Kristin describes therapy as a partnership where goals are set together and progress is tracked in ways that make sense for the client. She encourages straightforward conversation and small, achievable steps toward change.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building understanding. The therapist helps people set goals and supports them while they try new ways of coping. This approach is useful for stress, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It breaks big problems into smaller, manageable steps and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits. CBT often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, known as EMDR, is used to address trauma and distressing memories by processing painful experiences in a structured way. It can reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide which method or combination makes the most sense and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or fit into a busy break. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to reflect between sessions or get support without being on camera. These options make it easier to keep consistent care around work, parenting, or other responsibilities.