Tanisha Ray, LMSW
Psychotherapist
(She/Her)
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS
Phone: (520) 535-2755 Email: tanisha@lovelifetherapycenter.com
My goal is to create a safe and compassionate space for people to improve their relationships and heal from past experiences. In our time together, we won’t just focus on what you’d like to change, but what you’d like to keep, celebrate, and embrace.
It would be an honor to work with you. I’ve had the privilege of working with diverse population groups within various settings. I’ve provided emergency services as a sexual assault crisis advocate. I’ve worked as a teacher and addiction counselor at an AZ state prison. I’ve worked as a therapeutic intern for a refugee resettlement agency and as an adjunct professor at a state university. I’m aware that our lives are affected by multiple factors, including our income, sexual identity, race, gender, and age.
Therefore, I don’t use a one-size fits all approach to therapy. You’re the expert in your life. We’ll move forward at your pace, and we’ll explore the goals that are important to you whether that’s increasing intimacy, improving sexual health/satisfaction, healing after trauma, or improving your relationships with others and yourself.
I generally use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, systems therapy, internal family systems, and mindfulness practices. However, I utilize an individualized approach. I’ll adjust my modality to suit your needs and preferences, and I’ll continue engaging in learning opportunities so I can improve the quality of my services. Regardless of the therapeutic model that I use, our time together will be trauma-informed, sex positive, body positive, sex worker allied, and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming.
It takes a lot of courage to ask for help, and I’m patient. I want you to know that this is a safe space to talk about topics that may be difficult to say out loud - and even more difficult to share with someone else. I’ll work hard to earn your trust. I’ll provide an inclusive, culturally affirming, anti-racist, and non-judgmental space for us to process, reflect, laugh, and plan.
EXPERIENCE
Graduated from Northern Arizona University’s Department of Social Work in 2024
Graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master of Science in Addiction Counseling in 2019
Graduated from University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (History Minor) in 2006
Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Arizona
Licensed Independent Addiction Counselor (LIAC) - Arizona
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) - Texas
Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC) - California
Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ICAADC)
Standard School Counselor, PreK-12 - Arizona
Individual Services
Initial Assessment (first appointment) - $165 per 50-60 minute session
Ongoing Individual Therapy - $140 per 50-60 minute session
Relationship/Couple/Family Services
Initial Assessment (first appointment) - $175 per 50-60 minute session
Ongoing Relationship/Couple/Family Therapy - $150 per 50-60 minute session
Additional time for appointments will be prorated accordingly (e.g. An 80-90 minute Individual Therapy Session would cost $210 )
Cash, check and credit card payments accepted and is obtained at the time of service unless otherwise arranged. Cash discounts may be available for those experiencing financial distress.
Insurance Accepted:
Aetna
Banner Aetna
United Student Resources
HSA/FSA
Please contact your insurance provider to determine your specific benefits and rates.