Licensed clinical social worker recordMaine
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Maine
- LCSW, licence LC4326
- NPI
- 1598752016
- Experience
- 32 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Maine
These details come from information Nancy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Veteran and military experience
About Nancy
Nancy Ray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with 32 years of professional experience. She has two decades of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force and focuses on practical concerns like stress, anxiety, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, and depression.
She helps people talk through everyday pressures. That can mean sorting out panic attacks, phobias, social anxiety, or the fallout from domestic violence. She also draws on experience with veteran and armed forces issues when those concerns come up.
Her work uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Sessions focus on what a person is dealing with now and on small, manageable steps to change patterns that cause distress. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at making daily life easier to manage.
Nancy has worked with both adults and children during her career. That background gives her experience across different ages, though she meets each person as an individual. She helps parents address parenting stress and supports people who want clearer boundaries in relationships.
She asks questions, listens, and then helps plan the next steps together. Practical goals and concrete strategies are emphasized over long lectures or abstract theory. To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can set priorities together.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a place to organize thoughts, name priorities, and decide which problems to tackle first. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, panic, and low mood.Choosing the right approach is part of the first conversations. She will work with the client to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions emphasize felt experience, skill practice, or both.
This therapist's biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to maintain momentum between appointments and to practice strategies in day-to-day settings.
CAreas of focus
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting issues, self-esteem, and depression. Additional areas include domestic violence, veteran and armed forces issues, panic disorder, phobias, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to focus on current problems and practical steps. Sessions emphasize clear conversation and actionable strategies.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 32 years of professional experience, including 20 years of mental health work with the U.S. Air Force.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers