I am a licensed psychotherapist, with training in psychoanalysis, psychodynamic, and relational theory. I encourage you to speak freely about your desires and fears, so you can identify feelings and thoughts that you’ve pushed out of conscious awareness. As unconscious thoughts become conscious, you are better equipped to integrate new ways of being, instead of remaining stuck in habitual ones.

As we uncover early-life experiences, traumatic events, stuck points, relationship turmoil, and/or complex family dynamics that have plagued your life journey. We will speak of them intellectually with the intention of unraveling them emotionally in efforts to gain insight into your perspective of the world and present-day patterns.

The compulsion to repeat old behaviors is human nature as unpleasant and frustrating as it is to watch yourself repeat them. It will be our journey together that will pave the way for a shift in the compulsion to repeat and allow for new patterns to be formed. Through self-discovery, we will take curative steps ahead, that will align with a true self, the person you were inherently born to be.

I specialize in accompanying my patients through major life transitions:

History of trauma or a traumatic experience Existential self-questioning about who you are or where your life is going Complex family dynamics Treatment resistance depression & anxiety Relationship challenges (affairs, divorce, marital conflict) Sudden-onset illness Loss and grief Parenting challenges Pregnancy Loss and Infertility If you are interested in learning more about Psychedelic Integration with Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy, click here for detailed information.

We’ll meet wherever you are in your process of introspection and connection

Our work will take shape when you feel ready, with no set agenda or pressure. The complete freedom to show up as you are that day.

Finding a therapist is a personal process, I welcome the opportunity to meet for a free consultation where I can answer your questions and we can determine if this is the right fit for you.

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Ley David Elliette Cray, PhD (she/they) is Dialectical Programming Coordinator at Growth Thru Change. As a specialist in gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity working in a neuroinclusive framework, Ley’s passion is aiding clients through existential struggles related to identity, authenticity, community, and meaning.

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I am curious about your story, your experiences, and what brings you to therapy. In our work together we explore your lived experiences through story. Your stories help us understand “the problem” in unique and remarkable ways. We collaborate to identify skills, values, and beliefs that will assist in developing a new perspective to the problem. In the words of Narrative Therapy’s founders, “the problem is the problem, not the person.”

Problems can come in many forms, such as uncomfortable emotions and feelings, difficult life transitions, and relationship struggles. We explore the problem together in a gentle, non-blaming, and respectful manner. We then work together to reconstruct the stories which can change your relationship with the problem. This approach is primary rooted in narrative therapy, which uses storytelling and collaboration as keys to achieving therapeutic change.

Another aspect to working with me is experiencing my loving therapy dogs Oliver, a Labrador Retriever, and Emma a Miniature Dachshund, virtually or in person. Their involvement in the therapy is elective. Bringing therapy dogs into therapeutic work offers another opportunity to experience acceptance and support.

My practice experience spans 20 years. I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Chestnut Hill College where I received specialized training in family therapy as well as psychodynamic theories and practice. I have a master’s degree in counseling psychology from New York University where I was trained in psychoanalysis. As well as a Diploma in Counseling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology where I was introduced to narrative therapy techniques and philosophies. In addition, I incorporate therapy dogs into my practice, using Animal Assisted Therapy (AAI). I have integrated my training in narrative therapy, psychodynamic perspectives, family systems therapy, and AAI to create a unique and supportive therapeutic process. I also have training in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT).

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LPC, LCADC

Many of us may become stuck at different stages in our lives for myriad reasons. Its possible you may or may not be aware of which events have led to becoming stuck which can then manifest in mental health and/or substance use difficulties. Examples may range from traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, death of loved ones, harmful family dynamics; oft under-emphasized circumstances such as daily stress, breakups, life changes/transitions, and loss of employment; or broader systemic issues such as racism, poverty, and other types of discrimination. If you are looking to identify the stuck parts to help all of you move forward, this is a good place to start.

I hold licenses as a Professional Counselor and a Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and will work with you to create a compassionate and supportive environment to explore your parts that may need attention. I utilize psychodynamic and trauma-focused methods such as EMDR therapy, internal family systems (IFS), motivational interviewing, and mindfulness.

It is often said that people will not change until the pain becomes great enough. This does not have to be true, and we can work to connect with hope and harmony in your life to become unstuck and reduce your suffering. Reaching out for support may be difficult, and challenging, yet it can be rewarding and lead to growth. I look forward to connecting with you.

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Every story is unique. My job in session is to listen well and frame a space that invites you to speak freely. I treat Individuals, teens, families and children in crisis using the telehealth medium. Connecting with angry, withdrawn, or difficult to reach children and teens is a specialty. If you’re worried about your little one, your teen is in trouble, or you notice that “family feeling” of togetherness, mutual support, and thriving is missing, we can tailor a successful approach for the specific situation your child or family faces.

My area of expertise is in helping people who grapple with overwhelming emotions, dissociative defenses, painful experiences, or self-destructive patterns to get to a place that’s more livable. I work exclusively through telehealth. Integrating the tools of old school psychotherapy with affective neurobiology, relational theories of change, and a horizontal treatment approach, I can help you get to the root of the problem as we work in the moment towards equilibrium and a sense of connectedness to yourself and others.

When we facilitate a safe and comfortable space to speak, saying whatever comes to mind, the keys to resolving your difficulties emerge, and we work with these keys to make life more livable. This is the essence of the process, and teletherapy makes it available wherever you are.

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Working with adults as individuals and in the framework of relationships (often called couples therapy), I offer a place to share, discover, and expand your capacities. What you bring to therapy is important, personal, and deserving of attention.

As a psychodynamically oriented therapist I’ll invite you to be thoughtful about the impact of experiences on your self-understanding and relationship habits. While each of us is greater than the amalgam of our experiences, exploring the effect of childhood, family, education, friendships, diagnoses, etc. brings self-knowledge. We may not need or be able to change much of who we are but without self-knowledge we’re less likely to know precisely what we can change.

I often help people through transitions, such as navigating grief and loss, adjusting to illness, and addressing changes in motivation and focus. I appreciate working with people within the context of their relationships because therapy can help us recognize the impact we’re having on one another, a critical part of renewing lost or dampened connections and promoting new ways of relating. I have extensive experience supporting people who are tackling addiction and recovery, either for themselves or within their families and communities. Frequently compulsive behavior, or addiction, begins as a way of surviving something that feels unbearable, but over time the behavior can hinder our ability to relate to ourselves and others, and therapy can be a place to build resilience and rediscover the self.

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Developing a contemplative and compassionate relationship with ourselves is fundamental to healing and well-being. Inequity, trauma and feeling alone or not understood can unsettle this fundamental relationship. What’s more, when we’re struggling to love ourselves, often we’re also struggling in relationships with others. I offer therapeutic support drawing on a variety of approaches to promote a stronger sense of connection with self and others.

I work with individuals who are 10 years and older. I also work with families and relationships. I offer a safe and accepting space to all identities. I aim to be an actively engaged, warm, and a mindfully attuned collaborator in the therapeutic process. I’m trained in Psychodrama, Gestalt psychology, Family Constellations, Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy approaches as well as ketamine-assisted psychotherapy. Drawing on a variety of perspectives helps me work with the depth of the human experience and offers me an array of tools to share. Frequently I work with people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, low self-esteem and relationship issues.

I began my career as a social scientist in the natural resource field. Before attending Bryn Mawr College’s School of Social Work and Social Research, I ran my own Certified Professional Life Coach practice for almost a decade. I am a lifelong learner and I honor other people’s curiosity.

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