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If you are looking for a supportive space to catch your breath, process difficult experiences, and build a more compassionate relationship with yourself and your community, I would be honored to support you.

Lauren Ray, LPCC

Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here.

Taking the step to reach out for therapy can feel daunting, but I believe that true healing begins in a space where you feel completely seen, heard, and respected. Above everything else, I prioritize our therapeutic relationship. Therapy isn’t about me telling you who to be or how to fix your life; it’s a collaborative partnership. Your voice, your feedback, and your lived experience are the most important parts of this process. You are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you in a warm, non-judgmental space where we can explore, heal, and grow together.

i work best with

I am especially passionate about supporting clients (teens ages 17 and older, young adults, and adults) who are ready to engage deeply in their healing journey and are navigating:

  • Complex trauma, PTSD, family of origin-related struggles, or painful past experiences

  • Chronic anxiety, perfectionism, or feeling disconnected from your nervous system

  • Building healthier boundaries, relational patterns, and authentic community connections

  • Religious deconstruction, or navigating major shifts in faith, identity, and personal beliefs

  • Substance use struggles, addiction recovery, or major life transitions

How I Work

Over the past eight years, my work has centered on helping individuals navigate complex relational dynamics, deep trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and substance use struggles. Having spent much of my career supporting clients through severe trauma and profound life challenges, I understand how deeply interconnected substance use, relational struggles, past pain, and emotional well-being often are. I bring a grounded, deeply compassionate, and non-judgmental presence to our work, offering a steady space where you can safely process life’s heaviest moments at your own pace.

My approach is trauma-informed and nervous-system-centered. As an EMDR-trained therapist, I integrate somatic awareness, attachment principles, and evidence-based care. Rather than just talking about problems, we pay close attention to how your body and mind experience safety, connection, and regulation: reprocessing stuck memories so you can feel truly grounded in the present.

My practice is grounded in a holistic view of mental health: recognizing that emotional well-being is deeply connected to physical, relational, and spiritual health. Whether we are exploring traditional talk therapy, working with the nervous system, or making space for your spiritual background, our work will honor the whole picture of who you are.

Healing in Connection + Doing the Work

I deeply believe that true healing doesn't happen in isolation. Whether you are processing trauma, untangling religious deconstruction, or making sense of big life transitions, we aren't meant to carry our burdens entirely on our own. In our work together, we’ll look beyond the four walls of the office to explore how you can cultivate meaningful community support, rebuild healthy connections, and reimagine what systems of support serve you best in modern life.

Real change requires active participation and motivation. While our sessions are a dedicated space for reflection and discovery, the most transformative work happens out in the real world: in how you practice self-compassion, set boundaries, and integrate new patterns into your daily routine. I am at my best when working with clients who are motivated and ready to step into that active process of change, and I consider it a true honor to champion you along the way.

A Collaborative + Flexible Space

In our sessions, you can expect an environment that is genuine, attentive, and deeply centered on your goals. I actively encourage your feedback on how our work together is feeling. Therapy with me is not a test, and I am not a guru; if an approach isn't fitting or a pace feels too fast, we adjust together. Therapy works best when you feel empowered to steer the conversation and actively shape your path forward.

When I’m not in the therapy room, you’ll usually find me spending time outdoors, connecting with nature, or finding inspiration in creative arts and music.