Ray Woods, LCMFT, LMFT
Compassionate Oklahoma marriage and family therapist
- Relationship focused
- Anxiety and trauma
- Family systems work
About Ray Woods
Ray Woods is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Oklahoma with 16 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. He works with individuals, couples, and families facing issues such as blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, divorce and separation, substance concerns, obsessions and compulsions, and the particular pressures that veterans and their families may face. He brings a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach to each interaction, meeting people where they are and honoring their individual stories.
Holding the credentials LCMFT and LMFT, Ray is trained to address clinical issues across family and couple systems. LCMFT stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, indicating clinical training to work with complex relational and mental health concerns. LMFT denotes a license in marriage and family therapy focused on relational and systemic treatment. He adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person or family rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Ray supports clients through the first steps and throughout the therapeutic process. His practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and emotional understanding so that people can build resilience, repair relationships, and pursue meaningful change.
Holding the credentials LCMFT and LMFT, Ray is trained to address clinical issues across family and couple systems. LCMFT stands for Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, indicating clinical training to work with complex relational and mental health concerns. LMFT denotes a license in marriage and family therapy focused on relational and systemic treatment. He adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person or family rather than using a one-size-fits-all method.
Recognizing that beginning therapy takes courage, Ray supports clients through the first steps and throughout the therapeutic process. His practice emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and emotional understanding so that people can build resilience, repair relationships, and pursue meaningful change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Ray Woods have?
Ray Woods has 16 years of professional experience.
Is Ray Woods a licensed therapist?
Yes, he holds these credentials: LCMFT, LMFT. License details: KS LCMFT LCMFT 2897, OK LMFT LMFT01226.
In which languages does Ray Woods provide therapy?
Ray Woods provides therapy in English.
Where is Ray Woods located?
He is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Ray Woods as my therapist?
You can work with Ray Woods through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Ray Woods work with international clients?
Yes, Ray Woods works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Ray Woods 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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
Ray Woods uses Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns of connection formed early in life and helps people improve trust, intimacy, and emotional safety in relationships; it is often useful for couples, family issues, and lingering effects of trauma. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and compulsive patterns; it offers practical tools for managing stress and building new habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and reshaping emotional responses within close relationships, supporting couples and families to respond to each other with greater empathy and repair.
Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Ray works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these models to create a plan that fits the individual or relationship.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it possible to maintain continuity of care from different locations and schedules. Licensed professionals can use these formats to provide consistent therapeutic support, practical skill-building, and ongoing check-ins that adapt to a client’s life and commitments.