Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy Solutions
Since 1988, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals and couples achieve meaningful personal growth and navigate life's challenges. With over 30 years of experience, I combine evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy to tailor solutions for each client's unique needs. My approach prioritizes creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their emotions and develop practical strategies for lasting change.I maintain expertise through continuous education and hold certifications in specialized modalities, including Discernment Counseling for couples considering divorce. My practice integrates warmth and professionalism, with a focus on fostering self-awareness, improving relationships, and building resilience. Clients consistently describe sessions as transformative, leaving with renewed clarity and hope for the future.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Counseling
Hypnotherapy
Sports Performance Coaching
CBT for Insomnia
Discernment Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of clinical experience with diverse client needs
- Certified in multiple evidence-based therapeutic modalities
- Personalized approach combining warmth and professional expertise
- Flexible session options: in-person, phone, or video
- Proven track record improving client self-awareness and relationships
Associations and certifications
- Internal Family Systems (selfleadership.org)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (psychcentral.com)
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (aedpinstitute.org)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (iceeft.com)
- Discernment Counseling (discernmentcounseling.com)
- Dog B.O.N.E.S. (Therapy Dog Certification)
What people say
Warm and non-judgmental
Life-changing insights
Tailored therapeutic approach
Compassionate guidance
Effective techniques
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored one-on-one therapy addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Combines evidence-based methods like CBT and IFS to improve self-awareness and emotional regulation. Sessions focus on developing practical tools for lasting personal growth and resilience.
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples navigating communication issues, infidelity, or co-parenting challenges. Utilizes Emotionally Focused Therapy to rebuild trust and strengthen emotional connections. Helps partners break negative patterns and develop healthier relationship dynamics.
Discernment Counseling
Short-term counseling for couples considering divorce. Helps partners gain clarity about their relationship's future through structured sessions. Focuses on understanding individual contributions to conflicts and exploring options with compassion and respect.
Hypnotherapy
Evidence-based hypnotherapy for stress reduction, habit change, and performance enhancement. Teaches deep relaxation techniques to access subconscious resources. Effective for managing anxiety, pain, and self-limiting thought patterns.
CBT for Insomnia
Six to eight-session CBT program targeting chronic sleep issues. Addresses cognitive and behavioral patterns disrupting sleep. Combines sleep hygiene education with mindfulness techniques to improve sleep quality without medication dependency.
People
Dena Ray
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dena Ray is a licensed clinical psychologist with 30+ years of experience in individual and couples therapy. She specializes in evidence-based approaches like CBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy, holding certifications in Discernment Counseling and Hypnotherapy. Her practice emphasizes personalized care, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support to help clients achieve lasting positive change.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
I offer individual therapy, couples counseling, hypnotherapy, sports performance coaching, and Discernment Counseling using evidence-based approaches like CBT and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Do you accept insurance?
My general therapy services may be covered by insurance. Hypnotherapy sessions are self-pay, with flexible financial arrangements available.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 45 minutes. Discernment Counseling sessions range from 90-120 minutes, with initial consultations lasting two hours.
What is Discernment Counseling?
Discernment Counseling helps couples considering divorce gain clarity about their relationship's future. It focuses on understanding individual contributions to conflicts and exploring options with compassion over 1-5 sessions.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes, I provide therapy via secure video conferencing and phone sessions for clients who prefer remote access to care.
