Hi, I’m Ray Kaffer.
I grew up outside of Reno, Nevada and moved to Seattle in 2008. I have called the Pacific Northwest home for the past 17 years. With a short hiatus in Salt Lake City, Utah where I completed my Masters Program to become a Mental Health Therapist at the University of Utah’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program.
I have worked over the years in a variety of settings including individual therapy, inpatient pediatric crisis stabilization at Seattle Children’s Hospital, community youth long-term care, group practices, low-income community care with Volunteers for America and with individual private practitioners. Each rewarding in their own right.
I believe the true change and meaning making* comes from a close, trusting relationship with your therapist.
Outside of work, you will find me playing with my dog, River, and adventuring with my young family. Any chance I get I am out in nature hiking, biking, or cooking for my friends and family.
Bachelor of Science in Psychology — Seattle University 2009-2013
Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling — University of Utah 2018-2021
Ray Kaffer, M.Ed., BSP, LMHC
“I want to help you rewrite the narrative of your challenges and pains because there also is a story of change and triumph to be told about your struggle, and I'm excited to hear it.”
My Approach
My approach is heavily relationship based. 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."