Dr. Ray received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and an undergraduate degree in human behavior.

Other advanced training includes: hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), qigong, PSYCH-K, meditation, sound healing, and somatic experience.

His most profound mentorship involved traveling the world and assisting renowned psychologist Dr. Morris Netherton–a pioneer in his field and colleague of Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers, and Norm Shealy.

And yes, his real last name is Doktor. Everyone gets a laugh about it, so he is used to it.

Dr. Ray received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and an undergraduate degree in human behavior.

Other advanced training includes: hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), qigong, PSYCH-K, meditation, sound healing, and somatic experience.

His most profound mentorship involved traveling the world and assisting renowned psychologist Dr. Morris Netherton–a pioneer in his field and colleague of Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers, and Norm Shealy.

And yes, his real last name is Doktor. Everyone gets a laugh about it, so he is used to it.

Dr. Ray received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology, earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology, and an undergraduate degree in human behavior.

Other advanced training includes: hypnotherapy, Gestalt therapy, guided imagery, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), qigong, PSYCH-K, meditation, sound healing, and somatic experience.

His most profound mentorship involved traveling the world and assisting renowned psychologist Dr. Morris Netherton–a pioneer in his field and colleague of Fritz Perls, Carl Rogers, and Norm Shealy.

And yes, his real last name is Doktor. Everyone gets a laugh about it, so he is used to it.

Ray Doktor, Psy. D. became interested in consciousness and spirituality after two near-death experiences. He grew up in a loving but chaotic home with a father and mother who both suffered from PTSD. His father, a Marine, served World War II, Korean war, and the Vietnam War. His mother, from Okinawa, was a survivor of World War II.

He was challenged with racism, bad asthma, trichotillomania (pulling hair), and intoeing (also called pigeon-toes where your toes turn toward each other) in his early childhood, which all led to deep insecurities, depression, and suicidal thoughts.

Music and art became his expressive outlet but he still struggled with self-sabotage, confidence, trust, relationships, career, and happiness. After his 2nd DUI (driving under the influence) at 23 years old, his healing journey began through therapy, coaching, attending transformational workshops, and exploring self-improvement books and recordings.

Through his own healing process, working with numerous mentors, and his clinical training and school, Dr. Ray has developed hybrid modalities and techniques that break self-defeating patterns, so clients THRIVE in relationships, career, and family.

As a once confused and angry young man, trying to find himself to feel happy (feel respected, make money, get married, start a family), he’s discovered a better and sustainable path for relationships in our modern world.