- Strengths-based care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Trauma and disaster support
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and 36 years of experience. She takes a practical, strengths-based approach that helps people move past what isn’t working and into clearer action. She encourages questions and wants clients to understand any suggestions offered in sessions.
Her practice addresses concerns such as depression, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, and relationship and career obstacles. She also helps people coping with natural or human-caused disaster, grief, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and feelings of emptiness or isolation. LGBT and multicultural concerns are part of her experience as well.
Therapy blends cognitive techniques with mindfulness. Sessions look at unhelpful thought patterns and then use mindfulness exercises to reduce anxious thinking. This combination is aimed at helping people notice their strengths and make choices that match their values.
She describes herself as warm, respectful, and direct, and uses humor when it fits. Dr. Ray asks clients to share their stories and to question methods that don’t feel right. She follows the ethical rules of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and explains required intake information before a first appointment.
Practical details are part of how she works. Photo identification and basic intake information are requested before scheduling an initial session. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask about the intake steps when they begin the process.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust, helping people tell their story and clarify goals in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. It is useful for many concerns from stress to relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for anger, intense distress, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. If a technique does not feel helpful, she invites questions and adjustments so the plan matches the client’s life.
Confirm the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also enables continuing care after a disruptive event, such as a natural or human-caused disaster, by keeping momentum on goals and coping strategies without requiring a physical visit.
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Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career blocks, sleeping problems, and coping with life changes, among other concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered style that combines cognitive techniques with mindfulness. Sessions focus on thoughts and habits, then apply mindfulness to reduce anxious thinking and clarify next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience as a therapist and holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.
What credentials and region are listed for this clinician?
She is a Pennsylvania Psychologist with the credential shown as PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability; note that intake requires photo ID and basic health information before the first appointment.