Kristin Ray , LPC

Kristin Ray is a trauma-informed Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who helps people reduce anxious and depressive feelings while building practical coping skills. She takes a collaborative approach, listening first and then working with each person to shape therapy around their goals - whether that means returning to a previous level of functioning or moving toward a new direction in life. Kristin holds a Master of Science in Counseling and brings specialized training in trauma work, including EMDR, which stands for eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and is used to help process traumatic memories. She is also a CPT approved provider - Cognitive Processing Therapy - a structured method for addressing trauma-related thinking patterns.

In sessions she draws from client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to reframe intrusive negative thoughts and to strengthen self-compassion and resilience. Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, family and relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, parenting challenges, career issues, and topics related to intimacy and identity. Kristin emphasizes practical, evidence-informed coping tools and works collaboratively with clients to find approaches that fit their needs, preferences, and everyday lives.

How Kristin's Approaches Translate to Online Care

Kristin integrates client-centered therapy, focusing on a supportive, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes each person's values and goals - this approach helps people feel heard and guides the direction of treatment in a way that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build concrete coping strategies for anxiety, mood challenges, and stress-related problems. EMDR, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, is a trauma-focused technique that can help reduce the intensity of distressing memories and the thoughts that accompany them.

Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristin works collaboratively with clients to tailor methods to individual needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients evaluate what feels most effective and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These formats make it easier to receive care from licensed professionals without requiring travel, and they allow therapy to fit into daily routines while still offering consistent, goal-focused support.