- Attachment based
- CBT techniques
- Gottman ideas
About Ray
Ray Woods is an Oklahoma licensed marriage and family therapist with the credentials LCMFT and LMFT and 16 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Ray also lists blended family issues and other related concerns among his focus areas.
He works in straightforward, conversational sessions. Conversations aim to clarify what is causing strain and to find small, practical changes that can make daily life easier. Topics often include communication breakdowns, loyalty conflicts after remarriage, co-parenting friction, and managing stress while juggling caregiving or work demands.
Ray uses several therapy styles to guide sessions rather than a single method. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at patterns of connection and hurt. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression.
The therapist also incorporates client-centered listening so the person sets the pace, and he may bring in emotionally-focused or Gottman-informed ideas when relationship patterns are a focus. He adapts the conversation to whatever the individual says is most urgent in their life.
People who contact him should expect a practical focus on communication, coping, and rebuilding trust after separation or loss. He asks about current stressors, recent relationship history, and concrete goals for change. To begin, readers are invited to follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session.
How attachment and CBT ideas translate to online sessions
Attachment-based work looks at patterns of connection and safety in relationships. Online sessions can use that framework to map out where trust or closeness breaks down and to practice different ways of responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new, more balanced ways of thinking. In remote sessions this often means setting small homework tasks and reviewing how those changes affect mood and behavior.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made or new issues appear.
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work and caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Others prefer longer sessions for deeper relationship topics. Discussing format and timing at the start helps make sessions practical and realistic for everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and depression. Blended family issues are listed among his additional focus areas.
How does he approach therapy?
Sessions combine attachment-based, client-centered, and cognitive behavioral ideas. The focus is on clear discussion and practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 16 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns. That experience includes work with relationship and family-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds LCMFT and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Oklahoma. Those credentials are shown as KS LCMFT and OK LMFT in his profile details.
Does he work in languages other than English or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does accept international clients according to his profile.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the plan selected.
How do I get started with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site workflow.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.