Practitioner record · Checked 8 Nov 2026
Kim Ray has been in practice 5 years and is licensed in Maryland. Kim lists stress, Anxiety, trauma and abuse and self esteem among 13 subjects on the BetterHelp roster.
Everything below is either quoted from Kim's own BetterHelp listing, taken from public licensing records, or written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such. Nothing here is an availability promise, a review, or a rating.
01 · Who Kim works with
Kim lists 13 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Kim chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.
02 · In Kim's own words
Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.
Welcome…..I look forward to getting to know you better. Seeking help is a sign of courage and you are making a conscious decision to enhance the quality of your life. I know that searching for a therapist can be difficult. I would like to share some details about myself that will assist you in your decision.
I am a licensed clinical social worker licensed in both Maryland and the District of Columbia. I have been practicing clinical social work for over 20 years. I have a Masters Degree in Social Work and a Post Graduate Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy. My areas of expertise is trauma, depression, anxiety, self -esteem issues, grief and loss, and parenting concerns. I also have expertise along with a deep passion in working and supporting survivors of human sex trafficking.
I have a strong passion for helping others to become empowered and take control of their lives. I have experience working with adults, couples, children and adolescents. In working with you, I may utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches to include solution focused therapy, person centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psycho-dynamic.
You can expect me to create a space that is safe and non-judgmental, yet honest and genuine. I will work with you through any tough times and difficulties you may be facing and help you to find peace, learn more about yourself and how you interact in the world. I am flexible and we can meet in whichever manner you choose and are most comfortable with. I am available via video session, phone and text. I am mostly available in the evening and weekends, but can be available as needed throughout the day.
When I'm not helping others, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, dancing and being a karate mom. I have experienced some of the life challenges faced by my clients and I am able to successfully combine my personal experience and professional knowledge to provide a safe, thoughtful and interactive approach to treating clients. I have been described by others as a competent, caring, and compassionate clinician who has a passion to make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Whatever your concerns, you are not alone. Don’t wait for things to get better. Choose me today. I know how hard it can be to find a therapist who you feel a connection with and I would be honored to work with you through this stage of your life.
Kim Ray, on the BetterHelp listing · read 8 Nov 2026
03 · How Kim works
These are the clinical methods Kim lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Kim's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Kim runs a session.
04 · What happens next
Kim practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Kim's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.
BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Kim at this point.
BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Kim is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Kim.
You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.
A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.
Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.
05 · Before you commit
Built from what Kim actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Kim's - Kim has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.
“You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”
Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.
“How do you decide when someone is ready to work on a traumatic memory itself?”
Pacing is the biggest safety question in trauma work. A clear, unhurried answer here matters more than any credential.
“How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”
On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.
06 · Practical details
07 · Provenance
Kim's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 8 Nov 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.
The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.
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