Ray Kendall, MSW, LISW-S, OH | Psychotherapist

About Ray Kendall

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Ray Kendall

Ray Kendall, LCSW, helps individuals and families across Ohio navigate life's challenges with compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. He works collaboratively with adolescents, teens, and adults to build insight, strengthen coping skills, and support meaningful, lasting change. Through a trauma-informed and affirming approach, Ray creates a safe space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward. Ray specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while also supporting clients facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, substance use, and identity-related challenges. He provides individual and family therapy tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing from approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while offering additional therapeutic modalities as needed. Ray has experience working with diverse populations, including individuals in foster and adoptive systems, those on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Ray is especially passionate about working with individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and those engaged in court-ordered treatment. He is committed to helping clients stabilize, regain confidence, and successfully transition into everyday life with the tools and support they need to thrive. Outside of his clinical work, Ray enjoys creative and restorative activities such as wood burning and painting, as well as exploring local thrift shops. He is passionate about advocacy and values opportunities to uplift the communities he serves. He also enjoys traveling, sharing unique experiences with his family, reading fantasy and horror novels, and spending time at home with his cats.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Ohio

Education and training

West Virginia University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1003405135

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Ray Kendall?

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Is Ray Kendall accepting new patients?

Ray Kendall generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Ray Kendall's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Ray Kendall work with?

Ray Kendall works with LifeStance Health - Ohio.

What are common reasons for patients to see Ray Kendall?

Ray Kendall frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Ray Kendall on their profile.