Kim Ray, LCSW-C, LICSW

Kim Ray is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, grief, and family or parenting strain. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps that improve daily life. Her tone is direct and warm, aimed at people who want steady, down-to-earth support.

Kim holds LCSW-C in Maryland and LICSW in the District of Columbia and brings five years of documented experience to this work. She uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person’s needs, so sessions are focused on what will move someone forward right now.

In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change patterns that keep problems going. She also incorporates Motivational Interviewing to build motivation for change and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts are affecting present life. These methods are used alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when they fit.

Her practice emphasizes honesty, respect, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere. She aims to help people find more peace, understand themselves better, and regain a sense of control. Parents and people navigating relationship or career stress can expect practical feedback and collaborative planning.

Kim offers evening and weekend availability and asks people to use the Start Therapy button to begin. The process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.

How Kim’s approaches translate to online therapy

Kim frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and build the motivation needed for change, which can be especially useful with addictions or ambivalence about next steps.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events continue to affect daily life, helping people process those experiences at a pace that feels manageable. These methods are described and combined based on each person’s needs rather than applying one fixed model.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods feel most useful, adjusting plans as goals and preferences evolve. That collaboration includes checking in about how therapy is going and changing course when needed.

The original biography notes availability via video, phone, and text, so you should confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and let people connect without travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote appointments.