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Teresa (Terri) Ray, LCMHC, LCPC

Relationships Grief Depression Coping with life changes
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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
Relationships Grief Depression Coping 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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

NC LCMHC S2295

NV LCPC CP2984-R

Reviews

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