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Hello, I'm Jon Ray, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years experience as a therapist. I'm based in Reno, NV and provide telehealth services throughout the state. I specialize in couples therapy and insomnia treatment, and work frequently with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety.
My approach
I tailor my approach based on the needs of those I work with. I frequently use CBT, DBT, Gottman method and CBT for insomnia. I've found these approaches to be very effective for couples, anxiety and depression, and those having difficulties with sleep.
My focus
I enjoy working with older teens and adults of all ages. I am passionate in my role as a therapist to help you make changes that will make a tangible positive difference in your life. I work to accomplish this by asking the right questions to understand your challenges, teach new approaches and skills for the problems you have been experiencing, and by guiding you through that process to reach your goals.
My communication style
I have an easy going personality and like to use curious questions to learn more about why you are seeking therapy and to more deeply understand the problems you are experiencing. I provide a calm, safe and non-judgmental environment to help people feel comfortable opening up with personal challenges.
My journey to mental healthcare
I started my career while doing volunteer work in Brazil. I was able to work with a wide variety of mental health and life challenges and loved the work. I worked in a wide variety of mental health settings while obtaining a Bachelors in Psychology and then a Masters in Counseling. I enjoy being on the pathway with others and being part of helping others achieve positive change.
My goals for you
I believe in the power of mutual collaboration when setting goals in therapy. Together, we will identify the areas you want to focus on, and I will provide input from my expertise to help shape these goals in a way that is both realistic and achievable. Throughout our work together, I will ensure we stay focused on these goals, regularly revisiting them to measure progress and make any necessary adjustments, so that you can achieve the positive outcomes you desire.
My first session with you
During our first session, we'll work on getting to know each other to foster trust and understanding. We'll define specific problems, I'll explain an approach I believe will be helpful for you, and you will be able to leave the session with at least one skill to help you make progress.
