Brian Ray
Counseling Student
My Approach
Patients working with Brian can expect a warm, grounded, and collaborative approach that honors their unique experiences while supporting their journey toward meaningful change. With deep respect for each individual’s inner resilience, Brian helps patients gain clarity, build emotional insight, and develop practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges. Whether addressing anxiety, trauma, identity exploration, or relationship issues, he strives to foster a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, safety, authenticity, and mutual respect.
Ages Treated | Preteens, Teens, Young Adult, Adults, Elders
About Brian Ray
My Experience
Brian is currently pursuing his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at National Louis University and is expected to graduate in the summer of 2025. As part of his clinical training, he has been working in a private practice setting, gaining hands-on experience supporting individuals with a diverse range of mental health diagnoses. Through individual therapy sessions and co-facilitation of community support and process groups, Brian has built a strong foundation in delivering compassionate, person-centered care.
His experience has deepened his commitment to meeting patients where they are, honoring the complexity and uniqueness of each person’s story, and helping them move toward greater emotional wellness and self-understanding. Brian brings personal insight to his work, guided by the belief that healing occurs within safe, supportive relationships
Education
Northeastern Illinois University, B.A.
Psychology
National Louis University, M.A.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
He/Him
Treatment Modalities
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Play Therapy