Makeda Ray

Hi, I'm Makeda (Kee)! I work with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you want to change, struggling in your relationships, or simply looking for a better way forward, therapy can give you the space to understand what's going on and figure out what comes next.

With 7 years of experience, I bring a warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach to therapy. We'll look at what's contributing to the challenges you're facing, build on the strengths you already have, and develop practical ways to help you feel more confident, emotionally balanced, and connected to the life you want. My goal is for therapy to feel supportive and genuine while still helping you create meaningful change.

I believe therapy works best when you feel understood, but also supported in moving forward. I tailor our work to your experiences, personality, and goals rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. Together, we'll explore the thoughts, emotions, relationships, and life experiences that may be influencing how you feel today while identifying realistic changes you can carry into everyday life.

I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Positive Psychology, Solution-Focused Therapy, and trauma-focused approaches. Depending on what brings you to therapy, our work may focus on managing anxiety or depression, processing grief or trauma, strengthening relationships, navigating a life transition, or developing greater confidence and self-compassion.

Our first session is a chance for us to get to know one another and understand what's bringing you to therapy. We'll talk about what's been weighing on you, what you'd like to be different, and what meaningful progress would look like for you. You don't need to have everything figured out before we begin.

You can expect me to be warm, engaged, and honest. I'll listen without judgment, ask thoughtful questions, and help you recognize patterns and possibilities that may be difficult to see on your own. My goal is for you to leave our sessions feeling understood, but also with greater clarity, practical tools, and a stronger sense of how to move forward.