Donna Ray, LCSW
Licensed NJ LCSW with 35 years experience
- Trauma and mood disorders
- Addiction and recovery support
- Relationship and family work
About Donna Ray
Donna Ray is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with 35 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges. She specializes in areas such as depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her broad practice also includes work with adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use issues.
Drawing on a range of clinical approaches, Donna blends attachment-based insights, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior therapy tools, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person she sees. She pays particular attention to communication patterns, social anxiety, workplace stress, and healing from past trauma, aiming to help clients build resilience and create practical, sustainable change. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings clinical training and decades of hands-on experience to her therapeutic work.
Donna emphasizes an adaptive, respectful, and nonjudgmental stance, guiding individuals through transitions and helping them clarify values, improve relationships, and manage symptoms. Her practice is oriented toward collaboration, growth, and tangible coping skills so clients can move forward with greater insight and stability.
Drawing on a range of clinical approaches, Donna blends attachment-based insights, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior therapy tools, and motivational interviewing to tailor care to each person she sees. She pays particular attention to communication patterns, social anxiety, workplace stress, and healing from past trauma, aiming to help clients build resilience and create practical, sustainable change. As an LCSW - a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she brings clinical training and decades of hands-on experience to her therapeutic work.
Donna emphasizes an adaptive, respectful, and nonjudgmental stance, guiding individuals through transitions and helping them clarify values, improve relationships, and manage symptoms. Her practice is oriented toward collaboration, growth, and tangible coping skills so clients can move forward with greater insight and stability.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Donna Ray have?
Donna Ray has 35 years of experience.
Is Donna Ray a licensed therapist?
Yes. Donna Ray holds the LCSW credential. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are NY LCSW 044256 and NJ LCSW 44SC05574300.
In which languages does Donna Ray provide therapy?
Donna Ray provides therapy in English.
Where is Donna Ray located?
Donna Ray is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Donna Ray as my therapist?
You can work with Donna Ray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Donna Ray work with international clients?
Donna Ray does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Donna Ray cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Donna Ray commonly integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in her work. Attachment-based therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people address issues like attachment concerns, relationship difficulties, and intimacy-related struggles. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens carefully and helps clients discover their own solutions, which is useful for building self-esteem and navigating life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to improve coping skills.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Donna collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy remains practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access care around work, caregiving, or mobility needs. Licensed professionals can provide consistent, structured support remotely, allowing clients to fit sessions into their routines and maintain continuity of care even when schedules or circumstances change.