- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005318L) with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationship concerns, and parenting challenges. Her practice also includes support for LGBT concerns, grief, sleep problems, and career-related struggles.
She prefers a plain, practical way of working. Sessions look at what is and is not working in daily life. She helps people identify strengths and use them toward clear goals. Clients are invited to tell their story and to question any techniques offered.
Dr. Ray combines cognitive therapy techniques with mindfulness practices. She helps people notice the thoughts that increase anxiety or self-doubt. Mindfulness methods are used to reduce mental clutter so clients can see situations more clearly and act from their own values.
Her experience includes trauma that is physical and racial, and she pays attention to multicultural concerns. She stresses that no one is assumed to fit a group profile, and she asks many questions to understand each person’s context. Her interracial and international family informs her perspective.
Dr. Ray follows the ethical rules of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and requests basic identification and contact information before the first appointment. She encourages questions about suggestions offered in sessions and explains the rationale for any strategies she suggests.
Approaches used in remote sessions
Dr. Ray commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness approaches in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, procrastination, and patterns that fuel anger. Mindfulness practice helps reduce mental clutter so people can notice their reactions and choose responses aligned with their goals.She also brings a client-centered stance, which means she listens to what matters to the person and adapts techniques based on that input. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative - she will work with the client to match methods to goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make regular meetings easier to fit into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Online meetings can also let someone use audio-only if less bandwidth is available or opt for video when a fuller interaction helps. Discuss practical scheduling needs with the therapist when arranging the first appointment.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, relationships, parenting, grief, sleep problems, career issues, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach that combines cognitive therapy techniques with mindfulness to clarify thinking and reduce anxiety.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience as a practicing psychologist.
What credential and location are listed for her?
She is listed as PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats here; confirm current session options with the practice before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.