- CBT and mindfulness
- Stress and anxiety
- Career and identity
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005318L) with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship pain, self-esteem, grief, parenting concerns, career issues, and LGBT matters. Her background also covers sleep problems, anger, intimacy issues, and coping with life changes.
Dr. Ray combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on identifying strengths and practical steps. She helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and practice skills to reduce anxiety and regain focus.
Her work includes attention to multicultural issues and to how race and diversity shape life experience. She says every person brings an individual story and that she makes no assumptions based on appearance. People are invited to describe their concerns and question any suggestions offered.
In sessions she pays attention to career blocks like procrastination and impostor feelings. She also supports those managing caregiver stress, chronic illness, or isolation. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when the moment calls for them.
Dr. Ray follows the ethical rules of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology. Before a first appointment she asks for basic identifying and health information required by those rules. She encourages questions about suggestions and explains the steps she recommends in everyday terms.
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Ray commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her practice. CBT involves identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments to see what changes. It is often useful for anxiety, low mood, and career-related blocks. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention practices that reduce the mental noise of worry and help people notice what is actually happening rather than getting swept up by anxious stories.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which techniques to try and adjust them over time based on what feels most useful.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so therapy fits around study or work. For people who find it hard to be on camera, different session lengths or phone check-ins can sometimes be arranged to match practical needs.
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting concerns, career struggles, and related areas.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses a client-centered approach combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical skills and understanding thoughts that get in the way.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience as a practicing psychologist.
What are her professional credentials and location?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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