- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Veteran issues focus
About Nancy
Nancy Ray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with 32 years of experience. She lists stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting, self-esteem, and depression among her practice areas and notes additional focus on panic, phobias, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
She spent two decades working in mental health with the U.S. Air Force. That experience shaped how she listens and responds to practical problems under pressure. Sessions emphasize clear, direct conversation and realistic steps rather than technical jargon or abstract theory.
Nancy uses client-centered methods to prioritize what matters most to the person in the room. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and try different behaviors. In practice this means talking through specific situations, testing new responses, and checking what changes.
She has worked with both adults and children and says she enjoys that variety. Her background includes supporting people who face panic attacks, phobias, and the stresses that come from military life and domestic violence histories.
To begin, Nancy asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. She notes that subscription-based sessions are used and that the subscription can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's own goals and priorities. In a session that means the therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps the client steer conversation toward the concerns that matter most. This approach can help people who feel overwhelmed by social interactions or unsure where to begin.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses short, practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is often used for panic, phobias, and anxiety because it targets specific patterns people notice in daily life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Nancy will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches to try based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting the plan as they go.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals use these practical benefits to help sessions fit everyday life rather than require large schedule changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Nancy works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting problems, self-esteem and depression. She also notes focus areas such as panic, phobias, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses client-centered methods to focus on the client's priorities and adds CBT techniques to identify thought patterns and practice new behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 32 years of professional experience, including 20 years in mental health work with the U.S. Air Force.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, ME LCSW, and practices in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.