Charlene Ray, MSW, LICSW

Charlene Ray, MSW, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and has been in practice as a therapist, mentor, grief counselor, and workshop facilitator for 35 years. Charlene teaches mindfulness in the school, K-6, and facilitates the 8 week Mindful Self-Compassion course for teachers, clinicians and healing professionals. Charlene has led programs for school districts, colleges, universities and other organizations on various mental health topics and is a frequent speaker at Sno-Isle Library Issues that Matter events. Charlene is a 2020 TEDx speaker on Seeing Grief in a New Light. She also works for Forefront Suicide Prevention as a school coach and trainer.