How does online therapy work at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

We offer online therapy using a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform so you can meet with your therapist from anywhere you feel comfortable without needing to commute.

Does LifeWorks Counseling Center offer in-person sessions?

Yes, we offer face-to-face sessions. In-person therapy allows your therapist to observe nonverbal communication, creates a calm and focused setting, and reinforces your commitment to prioritizing your mental health.

What are the fees for counseling at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

Initial session fees range from 165 to 200 dollars, and ongoing session fees range from 150 to 175 dollars when paying out of pocket. We also accept many insurance plans that can significantly reduce your financial responsibility.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes, we accept many insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Baylor Scott and White, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centivo, Cigna Evernorth, Humana, Magellan, Medicare, MultiPlan, Tricare East, United Healthcare, and more. If your plan is not listed, contact us to confirm coverage.

What can I expect during my first appointment at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

Your first appointment is an opportunity to connect with your therapist, discuss your goals, and explore the challenges that brought you to therapy. We gather background information, clarify what you hope to change, and plan next steps together.

How long should I plan to be in therapy?

The length of therapy depends on your goals and needs. Short-term therapy may last a few months, while long-term therapy can extend to a year or more. Your therapist will regularly review your progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Can I schedule appointments online through LifeWorks Counseling Center?

Yes. Clients can use our TherapyAppointment portal to schedule or cancel appointments, communicate with staff, and manage important details of their care online.

What types of counseling services are available at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

We provide general counseling, marital and family counseling, and specialized services for concerns such as anxiety, stress management, grief and bereavement, depression, career counseling, and more.

Do you offer counseling for children and youth at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

Yes, we offer youth academic and social development counseling along with other services tailored to support children and adolescents.

What specialized areas do you treat at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

We provide support for ADHD, anger management, autism spectrum concerns, body image challenges, OCD, personality disorders, phobias, trauma and PTSD, substance use disorders, and many other mental health needs.

Do you offer counseling for couples and families?

Yes, we provide marriage counseling, couples counseling, family conflict therapy, family systems therapy, and other relational services to strengthen communication and connection.

Can LifeWorks Counseling Center help with grief and loss?

Yes, we offer grief and bereavement therapy to support individuals through the emotional challenges of losing a loved one or coping with serious illness.

Do you provide support for stress and anxiety?

Yes, we help clients manage stress and anxiety using evidence-based strategies that build coping skills, resilience, and emotional balance.

Is counseling confidential at LifeWorks Counseling Center?

Yes, all therapy sessions are private and confidential in accordance with professional and legal standards designed to protect your privacy.

Can counseling at LifeWorks help with self-esteem and personal growth?

Yes, our clinicians help clients build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and work through challenges that impact confidence and overall well-being.

Do you offer spiritual or biblical counseling?

Yes, we provide biblical counseling for those who want faith-aligned support integrated into their therapy experience.

Can therapy at LifeWorks address career and life transitions?

Yes, we offer career counseling and support for major life changes to help you navigate transitions with clarity, confidence, and emotional support.

Do you offer counseling for military families with active duty members or emergency responders?

Yes, we provide specialized support for military families, active duty members, and emergency responders.

How do I contact LifeWorks Counseling Center if I have more questions not answered here?

You can reach us by email at staff@lifeworkscc.com or by phone at 469-461-1908 for additional assistance.

How do I begin counseling with LifeWorks Counseling Center?

To get started, contact our office by phone, email, or through our website contact form. You can also select your therapist online and book an appointment directly as a new client.

Meet Carolyn Ray, LPC-S | Experienced Therapist in Addison, TX

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Carolyn Ray, MSSW, LCSW-S

Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor

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Areas Treated: Addiction • ADHD • Anger Management • Anxiety Disorders • Behavioral Issues • Career Counseling • Codependency • Coping Skills • Depression • Divorce • Dual Diagnosis • Emotional Disturbance • Family Conflict • Grief & Loss • Health & Sleep Issues • Life Transitions • Marriage & Relationship Issues • Mood Disorders • Self-Esteem • Stress • Trauma • Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Modalities: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Affirmative Therapy • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) • Gottman Method • Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT) • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Populations Served: Adults (18+) • Individuals • Couples • Families

Every New Chapter Begins with Hope

Life doesn’t always unfold the way we planned.

A relationship changes. A career takes an unexpected turn. Grief reshapes your world. Anxiety, depression, trauma, or addiction can leave you wondering how to move forward. Sometimes the life you imagined looks very different from the life you’re living today.

Carolyn believes that even during life’s most difficult seasons, hope is never out of reach. With the right support, life’s challenges can become opportunities for healing, growth, and meaningful new beginnings.

Helping You Navigate Life’s Turning Points

Carolyn is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families move through life’s most significant challenges with confidence, resilience, and hope.

She works with clients experiencing addiction, ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, grief and loss, emotional disturbance, mood disorders, codependency, stress, self-esteem concerns, behavioral issues, family conflict, divorce, career transitions, health and sleep concerns, and major life changes. She also enjoys helping women navigate the unique challenges and transitions they experience throughout life.

Carolyn has a special passion for helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and deepen emotional connection. Whether you’re preparing for marriage, working through conflict, recovering after betrayal, or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, she creates a supportive environment where healing and reconnection can begin.

Her passion is helping people embrace life’s turning points with courage, discover new possibilities, and build healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love.

Experience & Approach

Carolyn earned her Master of Social Work from The University of Texas at Arlington after a successful career as an executive with a publicly traded corporation. Her own experience navigating personal and professional change gives her a unique appreciation for the courage it takes to begin again and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic.

She incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Affirmative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to create a counseling experience tailored to each client’s unique story, strengths, values, and goals.

Whether helping someone heal from trauma through EMDR, strengthen a marriage using Gottman and Emotionally Focused Therapy, recover from addiction, navigate a career transition, or build healthier coping strategies, Carolyn believes therapy should provide practical tools for today while creating hope for tomorrow.

Her counseling style is collaborative, compassionate, and encouraging. She believes meaningful change happens when people feel understood, empowered, and supported as they move toward the life they want to create.

Her passion is helping individuals, couples, and families discover that some of life’s greatest growth begins when they have the courage to turn the page and begin a new chapter.

Getting to Know Carolyn

Carolyn understands firsthand that life often takes unexpected turns, and she believes those experiences frequently become our greatest teachers.

Before becoming a therapist, Carolyn enjoyed a successful career in corporate leadership. Her own journey of personal and professional transformation ultimately inspired her to pursue a career devoted to helping others find healing, purpose, and hope.

A Little About Carolyn

Outside the counseling office, Carolyn enjoys spending time outdoors with her rescue dogs, Daisy and Lucky Luka, exploring photography, cheering on the Dallas Mavericks, and baking vegan pies for family and friends. Her love for animals, children, music, and promoting emotional well-being reflects the same compassion and optimism she brings to her work with clients.

Carolyn considers it a privilege to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families as they discover new possibilities, strengthen important relationships, and create lives filled with greater confidence, peace, and hope.

Carolyn’s Counseling Philosophy

“Sometimes the most meaningful chapters of our lives begin after we choose to turn the page. Healing doesn’t erase your story—it gives you the courage to write the next chapter with hope, purpose, and confidence.”

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