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Hello! I want to share my love for helping those who struggle. My passion is counseling adults who are coping with depression, those who are grieving, adults working through life challenges, and aiding them in the emotional challenges that may follow. I have over 24 years of experience in these areas.
I understand depression from a personal and professional perspective, and I bring insight to the toll that depression takes on our relationships, careers, problem-solving, and choices. Sometimes, every medical and interpersonal intervention is necessary, over a period of time, to move clients to a place of stability; but the effort is worth it. Grief, on the other hand, is a natural response to a loved one's death, no matter the cause. By allowing grief to unfold, you allow healing. It can be easier to navigate with a supportive, non-judgmental professional at your side. Adjusting to transitions like a divorce, an empty nest, after graduating from college, to a marriage, or to a new baby can also be made easier with the support of a professional who can watch for things that may trip you up, and who will cheer you in times of success.
I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Supervisor (LCMHCS) in North Carolina and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (CPC) in Nevada. I am interactive in my work with clients, and I enjoy interjecting humor in our sessions to keep us energized. I focus on helping you understand your experiences, and I believe there is great potential for growth that comes our way through challenges. Following the existential philosophy and borrowing techniques from Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Reality Therapy, I will coach, encourage, and challenge you to find the freedom you are seeking and to help you manage the anxieties of life in accordance with your values.
Professional experience
25yrs in practice
RelationshipsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Communication Problems, Guilt and Shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social Anxiety and Phobia, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Teresa (Terri) Ray. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Thoughtful and so responsive! She connected with me so quickly I almost forgot we were only online. She also provides me with extra readings and simple tasks to help me reflect and accomplish clarity I needed everyday. Highly recommended
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Terri helped me in so many ways. She is attentive and gentle and leads with kindness in her sessions. She is non-judgemental and her patience and kindness led to personal growth, my taking an active approach in my life, and further help that would change my life. I could
Not recommend her enough.
Written on Feb 02, 2022 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is very hands on and provides great support
Written on Jan 09, 2022 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Terri is an excellent therapist. She is always looking out for her clients, she always responds in a timely manner. She offers multiple forms of help and never gives up.
Written on Dec 28, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She's very understanding and accepting.
Written on Nov 05, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and bipolar disorder
Terri Ray turned my life around! Before starting my therapy with her, I was depressed and hopeless. Terri Ray wasn’t just caring and attentive, but she guided me to better health with a lot of different tools. I really owe her my life - I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for her!
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Terri is especially good about following up with me. I have the bad habit of saying I will write her an update, and then don't. But there she is following up every time!
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
My experience with Terri has been the best. Terri takes the time to listen to me and help me work through my thoughts and emotions. I’m beginning to see an improvement, but Terri is the reason I want to continue with my therapy sessions longer than a month. I’m eternally grateful to Terri’s expertise and knowledge, and her ability to make personal connections that help me work on my challenges.
Written on Sep 02, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
My experience with Betterhelp has been amazing and I have two of my three daughters also communicating with therapist.
Terry Ray is helpful and eyeopening to what I have been dealing with, so far so good!!
Written on Aug 31, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Terri has been understanding, patient, and overall great throughout this whole process. She asks good questions and frequently sends helpful resources.
Written on Aug 26, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem
When it comes to therapy, it’s hard for me to not tell myself that it’s a waste of money because my problems have already subsided by the time my next session comes around and even then, there’s never enough time in sessions to get feedback on my issues because all of it is used explaining the whole situation. However, therapy doesn’t feel that way with Terri. Terri is such an empathetic person, always diving straight to the important questions and finding new, helpful ways to look at situations. She makes therapy feel like it’s easy & liberating by providing thoughtful feedback, with a few lighthearted jokes every now & then, instead of making it feel tedious & wasteful like most therapists do. I truly appreciate every session I get with Terri because people like her are hard to find. <3
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Besides being my online counselor, I can say that she's like a good friend as well. Her suggestions are even putting my mind at ease when I have my "inner demons" figuratively to deal with.
Written on May 16, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I have seen or spoken to Terri three times now and I am very thankful for the insight and advice. I feel a lot better after each session!
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Terri has been very good about listening to my problems without judging me.. She showed me that I probably have the answers myself I just need to talk about it. She has also given me some very positive feedback as well. She showed me ways to deal with the stress I have to deal with.
Written on Mar 28, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Terri is excellent! She is caring, understanding, and a positive person. So nice to have her on my side.
Written on Mar 10, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Great listener, gives amazing tips and actually is concerned about what is going on, and how you are doing things, highly recommend.
Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Terri has been a wonderful help for me dealing with depression. She is warm and compassionate and I highly recommend working with her!
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Fantastic she really helped me
Written on Jan 31, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
I love Terri. In the short time she has been my therapist, she has nudged me into taking steps to help my wellbeing. It’s also good to have someone to just talk to. I find her kind, open and easy to talk to. Therapy is definitely a great complement to also seeing a provider for medications if needed. A therapist holds you accountable to make choices on how you think and react to situations. She’s also very responsive.
Written on Jan 26, 2021 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very kind, helpful, and great communicator. I loved her
Written on Nov 01, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Terri is an excellent counselor! She will give you small homework assignment and is very responsive
Written on Aug 08, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
I love working with Terri so far. She is very understanding and listens to my problems well, trying to drive me to think about my concerns as we go. She is also very quick to respond i’m the messaging which helps me write out notes or questions throughout the week before we are able to meet the next time. She has also been sending additional resources so I can work on some things during the week if the schedule aligns. Highly recommend her.
Written on Jul 15, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Working with Terri has been a phenomenal experience! Her guidance and support has truly made a positive impact on my life. She has such a genuine, kind-hearted soul that just talking with her makes you immediately feel a sense of comfort. I’ve seen such a drastic improvement in my mental health in just the few months I’ve been working with Terri and have learned skills that I’ll continue to develop. I highly recommend Terri!!
Written on Jun 23, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Terri is so awesome and smart! She has great tips and ideas! Very easy to talk to If you are a first timer!
Written on Jun 08, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
Terri almost immediately honed in on the flaws in my thinking keeping me from being happy and productive. I don't know if I'll be able to self-sabotage later down the line, but the fact that in two sessions, Terri successfully encouraged me to both work and create more tells me she knows what she's doing. She tricked me into respecting myself again. I can't recommend her highly enough.
Written on May 09, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and adhd
Terri is thoughtful and caring. She made me feel comfortable from the first session. She is very experienced and has helped me to think through the challenges that I have been facing to find a solution!
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Terry was incredibly helpful. She was great at communicating, and listening.
Written on Apr 13, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very good to talk to. Very nice and helpful! Would recommend. :)
Written on Mar 31, 2020 after therapy with Teresa (Terri) for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and anger management
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