Therapist profile
Dr. Ella Ray, PA Psychologist PS005318L
Pennsylvania
PA psychologist for anger and anxiety
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- CredentialsPA Psychologist PS005318L
- LicensePsychologist, Pennsylvania / PS005318L
- NPI1376280214
- Experience36 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationPennsylvania
About
- CBT and mindfulness
- Stress and trauma
- Work and parenting issues
About Ella
Dr. Ella Ray is a Pennsylvania psychologist (PA Psychologist PS005318L) with 36 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, parenting stress, and career obstacles. Sessions focus on clear, practical work rather than jargon or abstract theories.
Dr. Ray encourages people to notice strengths as well as problems. She combines cognitive approaches with mindfulness to help clients see unhelpful thought patterns and reduce the mental clutter that amplifies anger and anxiety. She asks questions, listens to each person’s story, and invites clients to question suggested techniques.
Her experience includes work with depression and trauma, including trauma connected to race and multicultural issues. She notes that her own interracial and international family informs her perspective, while she avoids making assumptions about any individual based on appearance.
In sessions she explores thoughts that fuel behaviors like procrastination, low self-esteem, or impostor feelings. Mindfulness practices are used to calm the immediate reactivity that can lead to snapping at others or holding onto resentment. Practical skills from cognitive methods are used to change patterns over time.
Dr. Ray follows the ethical rules of the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology and asks clients to provide required identification and background details before the first appointment. She explains these steps are part of professional practice and are intended to protect clients. Her style blends professional experience with a direct, conversational approach.
How sessions work
How Dr. Ray applies CBT and mindfulness in remote work
Dr. Ray commonly blends cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in her sessions. CBT looks at the thoughts that trigger strong reactions and teaches concrete skills to test and change those thoughts. It can help when anger comes from automatic interpretations of events or self-critical beliefs. Mindfulness therapy helps people notice their immediate reactions and the physical signals that come with anger. Simple breathing and attention practices are used to reduce the mental fog that fuels reactivity and to create space for different responses. These methods are useful for stress, anxiety, and anger that shows up suddenly. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dr. Ray collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She listens to the client’s priorities and adjusts the mix of skills, exercises, and conversations across sessions. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit therapy into a work break, avoid travel time, or choose a quieter time of day. Discussing preferences and scheduling needs is part of the intake process to make therapy practical for everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
36+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps people whose anger shows up as snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, or trouble settling after being provoked.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a blend of client-centered listening, cognitive techniques, and mindfulness. The work is practical and focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and reactions.
How many years has she practiced?
She has 36 years of experience as a therapist working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania psychologist listed as PA Psychologist PS005318L and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether telehealth or in-person sessions are available.
How are payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use 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 the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.