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Ray Hood
About
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor with a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health challenges. I received my Master’s degree from Pace University in Mental Health Counseling. I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in a variety of settings which include schools, inpatient mental health facilities, community-based programs, hospitals (Emergency Department), and group homes.
I have over 20 years of experience working in the field of Mental Health with children, adolescents, and adults. I assists my clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of my specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. I have a passion for providing the best quality of services to individuals struggling with a variety of mental health challenges.
Throughout my career I have worked with autistic/neurodivergent client a lot. What I find most appealing about working with this population is the resilience that is shown and the unique valued experiences. I enjoy helping these client's reframe there differences or challenges such hyperfocus, alternative communication styles and unique sensory processing as natural human variations rather than personal failures. I also have family members who are considered autistic/neurodivergent. I'm inspired by these client's strength's to continue to move forward in life regardless of their challenges.
One of my greatest strengths is that I have the genuine ability to connect with clients. I assists my clients by drawing on their strengths and helping them develop healthy lifestyle habits that set the foundation for overall life stability. Some of my specialty areas are trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, ADHD, psychosis, and life transitions. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
