Tanisha Ray

My goal is to create a safe and compassionate space for people to improve their relationships and heal from past experiences. In our time together, we won’t just focus on what you’d like to change, but what you’d like to keep, celebrate, and embrace.

It would be an honor to work with you. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse population groups within various settings. I’ve provided emergency services as a sexual assault crisis advocate. I’ve worked as a teacher and addiction counselor at an AZ state prison. I’ve worked as a therapeutic intern for a refugee resettlement agency and as an adjunct professor at a state university. I’m aware that our lives are affected by multiple factors, including our income, sexual identity, race, gender, and age.

Therefore, I don’t use a one-size fits all approach to therapy. You’re the expert in your life. We’ll move forward at your pace, and we’ll explore the goals that are important to you whether that’s increasing intimacy, improving sexual health/satisfaction, healing after trauma, or improving your relationships with others and yourself.

I generally use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, systems therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness practices. However, I utilize an individualized approach. I’ll adjust my modality to suit your needs and preferences, and I’ll continue engaging in learning opportunities so I can improve the quality of my services. Regardless of the therapeutic model that I use, our time together will be trauma-informed, sex positive, body positive, sex worker allied, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming.

It takes real courage to ask for help, and finding someone who makes you feel safe and valued matters. In our first session, we'll get to know each other. We'll talk about what brought you to therapy, what you enjoy about your life, and what you'd like to change. You'll have space to ask me questions about my style, the process, and what you need from me as a fellow collaborator. From there, we'll build a plan together rooted in your vision for your future. If you're ready to take that first step, I'd love to connect.