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Your Trusted Mental Health Counselor in Spokane
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and ordained minister, I bring together a unique integration of psychology and theology to address relational problems, trauma, and personal challenges. With dual doctorates in counseling and ministry, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals and professionals overcome anxiety, PTSD, addiction, and workplace stress. My practice combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with biblical principles to provide holistic healing for clients seeking emotional and spiritual restoration. Over decades of service, I have specialized in supporting physicians and healthcare professionals through their unique mental health challenges. My approach emphasizes personalized care, compassionate guidance, and practical solutions tailored to each client's specific needs.I maintain active licensure and professional certifications that validate my expertise in both mental health counseling and theological integration. My practice accepts most major insurance plans and offers flexible scheduling options to accommodate diverse client needs. Through podcasts, written resources, and direct counseling sessions, I strive to make mental health support accessible to all who seek relief from emotional distress. My commitment to excellence is demonstrated through continuous professional development and specialized training in trauma recovery techniques like EFT tapping. I operate from a foundation of Christian values while respecting each client's individual beliefs and personal journey.
Services
PTSD Recovery
Addiction Counseling
Crisis/Loss Recovery
Workplace Seminars
Private Life Coaching
Highlights and features
- We offer dual doctorate expertise in counseling and theology
- Our practice specializes in physician mental health support
- We integrate evidence-based therapy with spiritual principles
- We accept most major insurance plans
- Our trauma recovery techniques include EFT tapping training
Services
PTSD Recovery
Specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder combines clinical expertise with compassionate care. Our approach integrates evidence-based techniques like EFT tapping with theological insights to address trauma's emotional and spiritual impact. Clients receive personalized treatment plans that promote healing through both psychological understanding and faith-based principles.
Addiction Counseling
Comprehensive addiction treatment addresses both the psychological and spiritual dimensions of substance abuse. Our counseling approach combines modern therapeutic techniques with biblical principles to help clients achieve lasting recovery. We work with individuals to understand addiction's root causes while developing practical coping strategies for sustained sobriety.
Workplace Seminars
Customized workplace mental health seminars address stress management and emotional wellness for professional environments. These sessions provide practical tools for managing job-related stress while maintaining spiritual balance. Designed specifically for healthcare professionals and corporate teams, our training emphasizes real-world applications of psychological and theological principles.
Private Life Coaching
Individualized coaching combines mental health expertise with spiritual guidance to help clients achieve personal development goals. Our sessions focus on practical applications of psychological theories and biblical teachings to improve relationships, career satisfaction, and overall well-being through structured personal growth strategies.
EFT Tapping
Emotional Freedom Technique instruction teaches self-help methods for anxiety reduction through acupressure point stimulation. This evidence-based approach combines physical tapping sequences with cognitive restructuring techniques to manage stress and emotional distress. Clients learn to apply these methods independently for ongoing mental health maintenance.
People
Dr. Ray Wm. Smith
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Dr. Ray Wm. Smith holds dual doctorates in counseling and ministry, specializing in trauma recovery and physician mental health. With decades of experience, he integrates psychological principles with theological insights to provide holistic mental health care for individuals and professionals.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you offer?
We specialize in PTSD recovery, addiction counseling, workplace stress management, and EFT tapping therapy techniques.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans and employee assistance programs for solution-based counseling services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Complete our online intake request form, and we'll send you a PDF intake form to complete and return for scheduling.
What makes your approach unique?
Our practice uniquely combines psychological expertise with theological principles for holistic mental health treatment tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer virtual counseling options?
While not explicitly stated, our podcast resources and downloadable materials suggest we provide remote mental health support options.