Kristl Bray, LCSW
Experienced LCSW supporting identity and life transitions
- LGBTQ affirming care
- Person centered approach
- 30 years experience
About Kristl Bray
Kristl Bray is a licensed therapist with three decades of experience helping people navigate complex life changes and grow toward greater well-being. She practices from a person-centered, holistic perspective that combines compassion with practical, evidence-based strategies to support emotional healing, stronger relationships, and clearer self-understanding. As an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), she draws on extensive clinical training to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
Her work includes sustained support for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and people facing social anxiety, workplace stress, and communication challenges. She specializes in guiding clients through identity exploration, midlife transitions, and relationship shifts while helping them build resilience, self-acceptance, and healthier ways of relating to others. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and practical tools that clients can apply between sessions.
Whether addressing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or complex emotional experiences, Kristl Bray focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their values, clarify priorities, and develop strategies for meaningful change. She partners with clients to create sustainable progress grounded in each person’s unique strengths and circumstances.
Her work includes sustained support for LGBTQ+ individuals, young adults, and people facing social anxiety, workplace stress, and communication challenges. She specializes in guiding clients through identity exploration, midlife transitions, and relationship shifts while helping them build resilience, self-acceptance, and healthier ways of relating to others. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empathy, and practical tools that clients can apply between sessions.
Whether addressing anxiety, relationship difficulties, or complex emotional experiences, Kristl Bray focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental environment where people can explore their values, clarify priorities, and develop strategies for meaningful change. She partners with clients to create sustainable progress grounded in each person’s unique strengths and circumstances.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Kristl Bray have?
Kristl Bray has 30 years of experience.
Is Kristl Bray a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker). License details: MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-72689, UT LCSW 293034-3501.
In which languages does Kristl Bray provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Kristl Bray located?
Kristl Bray is located in Montana.
How can I work with Kristl Bray as my therapist?
You can work with Kristl Bray through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kristl Bray work with international clients?
Yes, Kristl Bray works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Kristl Bray cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and build a life consistent with those values. It uses mindfulness and behavioral strategies to reduce avoidance and increase psychological flexibility, often supporting those dealing with anxiety, stress, or life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns formed early in life and how they influence current connections. By exploring attachment styles and relational needs, this work can help improve intimacy, communication, and emotional regulation in close relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristl Bray works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She integrates techniques as appropriate, adjusting the plan over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to meet from different locations and accommodate busy schedules. These options can increase access to consistent support, allow therapy to continue through life changes, and enable clients to use the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.