Donna Ray, LCSW

Experienced, compassionate therapy for life’s hardest moments

Anxiety and stress support
Trauma and grief care
Relationships and communication

About Donna Ray

Donna Ray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Jersey with 35 years of experience supporting people through complicated emotional and relational challenges. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life transitions, offering care that is personalized, compassionate, and grounded in practical skill-building.

Her work often focuses on the ways communication patterns, social anxiety, relationship dynamics, and self-esteem can shape daily life. Donna helps clients make sense of what they are experiencing, identify what is getting in the way of change, and strengthen coping strategies that support steadier moods and healthier connections with others.

Donna also brings experience with a broad range of concerns, including addiction and substance use, anger, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, ADHD, caregiver strain, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, body image concerns, cancer-related stress, codependency, domestic violence, divorce and separation, dissociation, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters. She strives to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward meaningful personal growth with professional guidance.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Coping with life changes ADHD

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 is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). She holds licensure in New York (NY LCSW 044256) and New Jersey (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. This flexibility can make it easier to choose the format that fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Donna Ray work with international clients?

No. 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. 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.

Practical, evidence-based care - now available online

Donna Ray draws from several well-established therapy approaches to help clients work through concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It can help people notice unhelpful patterns, test new perspectives, and practice skills that support steadier coping in everyday situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It is often useful for people who feel overwhelmed by intense emotions or who want more tools for managing conflict and impulsive reactions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and ongoing relationships shape trust, boundaries, and connection, which can be especially relevant for relationship concerns, caregiver stress, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Donna collaborates with clients to understand what they are facing, what they want to change, and what style of support feels most helpful, adjusting the work as goals become clearer.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule while still receiving consistent, structured guidance from a licensed professional.

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