Raymond Oakes is a seasoned clinical social worker with over 30 years of experience in private practice, providing compassionate psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, and families. His diverse clientele spans from teenagers to elders (65+), reflecting his adaptable and inclusive approach to therapy. The core of Raymond's work lies in his ability to foster a safe and genuine therapeutic relationship, empowering clients to confront the challenges they face. He emphasizes the importance of respect, kindness, humor, privacy, and connection as crucial elements of healing and transformation. Raymond tailors his therapeutic approach to meet the unique needs of each client, addressing issues such as relationship difficulties, emotional disturbances, self-esteem concerns, marital problems, grief related to loss or divorce, parenting challenges, transitions such as unemployment and retirement, as well as supporting those navigating the complexities of caring for aging parents. With a focus on modalities like Family/Marital therapy, Emotionally Focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic therapy, and Relational therapy, Raymond is dedicated to guiding clients toward emotional resilience and personal growth.