Will Ray – Director of Counseling

Will is a native North Carolinian, raised in a home filled with music, books, a deep sense of justice and theology. His parents were active in the Civil Rights movement in Charlotte, where he grew up surrounded by conversations of equality and service.

His early career began in Laurinburg, NC near his alma mater, working with preschoolers who had severe and profound disabilities. His life then led him to Asheville where he worked to support runaway and homeless youth, and families facing acute crisis. He received his clinical training in Chicago after this, and worked for the University of Chicago’s Orthogenic School, a residential psychiatric facility. 

Returning home, and prior to joining Rainbow in 2015, he served as Clinical Director at CARING for Children, building a robust psychiatry and psychotherapy program serving nearly 1,700 families and children annually.

As Rainbow’s Director of Counseling, Will brings a wealth of experience, a heart for service, and a deep belief in the transformative power of Connection and inner work.

Will practices meditation, exploring the intersection of psychology and spirituality, the quotidian with the existential.  He brings a deep appreciation for the Earth, as found in his love of stonemasonry and landscaping, and working with the elements. He feels deeply grateful to be part of the Rainbow community.

You can reach him at: Will.Ray@rainbowlearning.org.