- Strengths-focused care
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Sleep and rest concerns
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist with a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and 36 years of experience. She meets people where they are and focuses on strengths as well as problems. She encourages clear, straightforward conversations and aims to make beginning therapy feel less intimidating.
She has long worked with depression and trauma, including trauma shaped by racial experiences. She also helps people whose work or relationships are held back by low self-esteem, procrastination, or impostor feelings. Sleep and rest concerns are part of the range of issues she addresses alongside anxiety and grief.
Multicultural matters are an ongoing interest. Her interracial and international family informs her perspective, but she does not assume someone’s background defines them. She asks for each person’s story and tailors her approach to their needs.
In sessions she blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness. Conversations look at unhelpful thought patterns and then use mindful practices to reduce the mental noise that fuels worry and self-doubt. The goal is practical change that fits daily life rather than abstract theory.
She brings warmth, respect, and a touch of humor to the work. She follows the ethical rules of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and will collect standard intake information before the first appointment. Her style is collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on helping people feel more effective in facing life’s challenges.
How therapeutic approaches guide online care
Client-Centered Therapy is built around your priorities and perspective; the therapist listens closely and shapes sessions around what matters to you, making it useful for feelings of emptiness, life purpose questions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and procrastination. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, valuable when anger, overwhelm, or relationship stress are prominent.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to select techniques that match their goals, preferences, and daily life. That process can include trying different strategies and checking what feels most helpful over time.
Confirm current session formats before booking since specific online or in-person options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. It can also let people use quieter surroundings or avoid video when that suits them better. Talk with the therapist during the matching steps to learn which session arrangements are offered and to plan what will work best for your routine.
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Experience
36+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem problems, and sleep and rest concerns among many others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She combines client-centered conversations with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques, aiming for practical changes and clearer thinking in everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 36 years of clinical experience as a practicing psychologist in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist with the credential PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.