Ray Bernal
Clinical Intern
Hey! I’m Ray Bernal, a clinical intern working towards a master's education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
I offer a compassionate, affirming space where you can show up fully as yourself—no need to translate, justify, or edit who you are.
As someone who personally understands the joys and challenges of navigating queer identity in today’s world, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to our work. I specialize in supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families around topics like identity exploration, coming out, gender transition, relationship dynamics, trauma, and self-acceptance.
My approach to therapy brings in influences from minority stress theory and is multi-disciplinary, drawing from theories like affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed therapy, and approaches grounded in relational-cultural theory. I strive to create a space where you feel safe, grounded, and empowered. Therapy with me is a collaborative process—rooted in mutual respect, humor when it’s needed, and a deep belief in your resilience.
You don’t have to do this alone. If you're looking for a therapist who gets it from both a personal and professional place, I’d love to connect.