- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Multicultural awareness
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005318L) with 36 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and grief concerns among her areas of focus. She also works with issues such as phobias, sleep problems, parenting stress, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
Dr. Ray encourages clients to look beyond problems and to notice their existing strengths. Sessions will include talking through current difficulties and identifying small, practical steps to try. She asks questions and invites clients to challenge suggestions so they feel clear about the approach used.
Her work blends cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness. That means examining unhelpful thoughts, testing them against real life, and using attention practices to reduce distracting worry. These methods are presented in plain language and applied to daily situations like work, social settings, and family interactions.
Dr. Ray pays attention to multicultural dynamics and notes that her own interracial and international family has influenced her perspective. She says she will not assume anything about a person based on appearance and wants to hear each client’s story first.
Administrative steps such as providing identification, contact details, and a health history are required before a first appointment. Dr. Ray follows the ethical guidelines of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and asks clients to complete these items so scheduling can proceed. If needed, she will explain any part of the intake paperwork.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Ray uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help spot and test unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. CBT involves identifying thought patterns, trying small behavioral experiments, and tracking what changes. It is often useful for anxiety, phobias, and unhelpful self-criticism.She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help reduce mental clutter and bring attention to present-moment experience. Mindfulness practice in sessions can be brief, skill-based exercises that a person uses between meetings to manage worry and sleep problems.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Ray will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or a mix makes sense. She frames this as a collaborative decision and invites questions about any suggested techniques.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Practical benefits include keeping continuity during busy periods and practicing skills in everyday settings where problems actually occur.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, relationship and grief issues, plus related areas such as phobias and sleep problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to examine thoughts and reduce distracting worry.
How much experience does she have?
She has 36 years of experience as a practicing psychologist in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.