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Nancy Ray

Compassionate CBT-informed clinical social worker

LCSW Maine

Experience
32 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Nancy

Nancy Ray is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Maine who draws on 32 years of professional experience, including two decades of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force.

Background and approach

She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns around self-esteem and motivation. Her work also addresses relationship and parenting challenges as well as more specific issues such as panic disorder, social anxiety, phobias, domestic violence, and matters related to veterans and armed forces experiences.

Nancy emphasizes collaboration, inviting clients to explore thoughts and feelings in a respectful, open setting where they can develop coping strategies and clearer perspectives. She has worked with both adults and children and aims to meet clients where they are, tailoring conversations and tools to individual needs.

Nancy encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to reach out, noting that seeking help is an important first step toward change.

CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Nancy uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and modify thought patterns that contribute to anxiety, panic, depression, and avoidance. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Client-centered therapy complements this work by prioritizing empathic listening and a nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and respected, which can be especially valuable when addressing relationship or self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Nancy works with each person to determine which techniques fit their goals and preferences, adapting sessions over time as needs evolve. She aims to combine active, skills-based work with supportive, person-centered conversations so clients can practice new strategies between meetings and track progress together.

Online therapy with Nancy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Maine without commuting, and they allow clients to pick the format that best supports their participation and follow-through.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Nancy commonly address?
Nancy focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, self-esteem and motivation. She also works with panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, domestic violence, and veteran and armed forces issues.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), combining empathic listening and practical techniques to explore feelings and change unhelpful thoughts or behaviors.
How much professional experience does she have?
Nancy brings 32 years of professional experience, including 20 years of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force, informing her clinical perspective.
Where is Nancy licensed and practicing?
She holds the credential ME LCSW LC4326 and practices in Maine as a licensed clinical social worker.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

32+ years

Licensed

Maine

Languages

English