About Kim
Kim Ray welcomes people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to turn. She introduces herself plainly and focuses on helping people regain control of daily life. Kim is an MD and a licensed clinical social worker with both LCSW-C and LICSW credentials.
She practices in Maryland and offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Kim works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar concerns, and self-esteem.
How Kim works
She also helps individuals facing grief, addiction, parenting strain, relationship or family tension, workplace stress, and career questions. Her approach aims to make progress feel achievable in small steps. Her background includes five years of practice noted in clinical settings.
Kim draws on a mix of Therapy methods to match each person’s needs and goals. She prefers clear, practical conversations that focus on what a person wants to change and how to get there. Sessions tend to combine short-term tools and deeper reflection.
That might look like identifying unhelpful thoughts, setting small goals, or looking at patterns that keep problems returning. Kim prioritizes honesty and a straightforward, nonjudgmental presence in sessions. Many people come for help when life feels out of balance.
Kim helps clients build simple plans for coping, make decisions about relationships or work, and find relief from overwhelming emotions. She invites anyone ready to try therapy to begin the matching process and schedule a first session.
Kim lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Kim works with
The areas below are the ones Kim selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCSW-C, LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 5 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
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Online support options
How Kim uses proven approaches online
Kim often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, and everyday stressors by focusing on thoughts and actions that can change quickly.She also works with Trauma-Focused Therapy when past hurts affect daily life. That approach helps people process difficult experiences and learn ways to reduce their impact on current relationships and emotions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kim will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust the plan as needed. The focus is on what helps the individual feel better and function more easily day to day.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people have face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or follow-up between scheduled meetings. These options make therapy easier to fit around work, family, and school while keeping the work focused on clear, achievable goals.
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