THerepeutic Relationships as A tool for change
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY for adolescents & adults
WORK WITH Ray
Connection
Inter-personal connection is the root of therapy we will do together. Our connection and understanding of each other helps me interpret experience as a reflection of your existence. Our connection grounds the conversation and change.
EMPATHy
Sessions with me often feel intimate, deep, and rich, while also feeling comfortable, casual, and collaborative. I like to take our sessions seriously, without it feeling "too serious".
RELATIONSHIP
Therapy with me is oriented first and foremost toward the process of building a connected relationship between you and me. I see our relationship as our best tool for creating change, even above factors like therapy style, theory, or approach.
raymond D. kaffer, LMHC
my clinical Style
Try something new
I use an Interpersonal Process theory as my backbone, and that looks like bringing events and patterns from your outside life into our relationship to explore new ways of feeling and responding that can lead to new outcomes.
You are the authority on your life & lived experiences
I'm client-led, which means I don't see myself as an authority but instead see you as the ultimate authority on you. I hold a lot of space for the identities that show up in session. Identities like one's race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender, but also identities like "parent," "athlete," "nerd," "nature-lover," "person of faith," or "professional."
CONTACT
Creating a plan that works for you
I always recommend a free 15 minute consultation when deciding on a therapist.