Kristl Bray , LCSW

Kristl Bray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience supporting people through complex life transitions and ongoing personal growth. She focuses on creating an affirming, compassionate space where individuals can address a range of concerns - from stress and anxiety to relationship dynamics, identity exploration, and broader personal development.

Her practice includes focused work with LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and those coping with social anxiety, workplace challenges, or issues in interpersonal communication. Kristl draws on a holistic, person-centered framework while integrating evidence-based techniques to help clients increase self-understanding, build resilience, and strengthen meaningful connections.

She has a particular interest in guiding clients through life stages such as midlife transitions and relationship changes, as well as supporting those engaged in identity exploration. Whether facing anxiety, seeking greater self-acceptance, or navigating complicated emotional experiences, Kristl Bray offers steady professional guidance delivered with empathy and respect.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Kristl Bray draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop practical skills for living in line with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also incorporates Attachment-Based Therapy, focusing on how early relationships shape connection and emotional patterns, and helping clients develop more secure ways of relating to others. This work is often helpful for relationship issues, identity concerns, and attachment-related challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Kristl Bray works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tailors methods from her training to fit the client’s needs so therapy feels practical and personally relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and situations. These remote options make it easier to access ongoing care from wherever a client is located and support continuity of work during life changes.