- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- 32 years experience
About Nancy
Nancy Ray is an LCSW based in Maine with 32 years of professional experience. She draws on a long career that includes two decades of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, relationship concerns, and depression. She also pays attention to issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Nancy creates a calm, open space where people can talk about what worries them. She uses a client-centered approach that puts the person’s needs and voice first. She also uses elements of cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors.
Sessions are conversational and practical. Nancy helps people name patterns that make life harder and then tries steps to change those patterns. Conversations may include skills for managing anxiety, ways to handle relationship stress, and strategies to boost motivation and confidence.
Her background in the Air Force informs how she listens to people with military connections and trauma histories. She has worked with both adults and children and says she finds value in both kinds of work. The tone is straightforward and supportive, aimed at helping people take manageable steps forward.
To begin, she asks people to choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary by location and therapist availability.
How her approaches guide online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what is said, and works to build trust so difficult topics can be discussed more easily. This approach helps when someone needs to be heard and understood before trying new strategies.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves noticing unhelpful thought patterns and testing small changes in behavior. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, panic episodes, phobias, and low mood because it gives practical steps to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That may mean focusing more on listening and support at first, and adding CBT tools later as needed.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit visits into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people meet from wherever is most convenient, which helps maintain continuity of care when routines change.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nancy commonly address?
Nancy works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns. Her additional focus areas include panic disorder and panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s priorities in focus. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience, including 20 years of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, ME LCSW, practicing in Maine.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.