Ray Woods, LCMFT, LMFT

Ray Woods is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on stress and anxiety alongside relationship and trauma concerns. He holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and brings 16 years of clinical experience to his work. Ray aims to make beginning therapy as straightforward as possible for people who are worried or unsure.

He uses clear, respectful conversation to find what matters most to each person. Sessions are adapted to the needs and goals a client brings. Ray emphasizes practical steps people can try between sessions to manage stress and improve day-to-day functioning.

His approach draws on attachment ideas to look at how early bonds shape current relationships. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns. Emotionally-focused methods and elements of the Gottman Method guide work on communication and connection in close relationships.

Ray has worked with individuals facing depression, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and a range of relationship challenges. He also supports people navigating blended family issues, caregiver stress, substance concerns, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and feelings of isolation. He accepts clients who live outside the United States.

Ray aims to tailor each plan to a person’s situation and pace. He recognizes it can be hard to reach out and works to make sessions practical, approachable, and focused on real-life changes.

How Ray's approaches fit into online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current feelings and connections and can help with anxiety tied to closeness or trust. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce stress and depressive patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people name and shift strong emotions that get in the way of relationships and connection.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Ray will work with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, background, and what feels most comfortable. He adapts plans over time based on what is working and what needs to change.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others choose formats that let them check in quickly or avoid being on camera when bandwidth or energy is limited. Ray aims to make online work practical and focused on everyday changes rather than theoretical discussion.