Meet Deborah Ray
Director
Throughout Deborahβs career, sheβs experienced that most people who reach out for mental health care feel afraid, alone, confused and often are in a state of overwhelm. Sheβs found that just remembering this quote from one of my heroes, Maya Angelou, helps bring about a sense of calm and connectedness: βEvery storm runs out of rain.β When she herself struggles with low mood or from being overwhelmed and paralyzed, this is what she reminds herself. Keep stepping forward and seeking help, the storm wonβt last.
Reach out to me at: Raytherapies@gmail.com
More About Deborah
Who I am professionally: I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and I work as a psychotherapist for the Veterans Administration and at my private practice
My people: My husband, Brian; my children Aaron and Ian; my grandchildren Audrey and Charlotte and my wonderful girlfriends.
Iβm good at: Holding space so others may be safe and vulnerable and Iβm really good at training/teaching. What Iβm best at is being a mother and grandmother.
Iβm scared of: Of losing my loved ones.
My furbabies: Two dogs and a cat. Baby is a miniature Schnauzer and Maddie is a yellow lab. I also have a rescue cat named Rainbow Sprinkles. My 5 year old granddaughter insisted that this is the best name for a cat, so of course, I agreed.
My favorite self-care: Yoga and meditation
My hobbies: Traveling, reading, camping and walking or riding bikes on the Boise greenbelt.