Ray Doktor, Psy D

Santa Monica, United States

4.9

20 reviews

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+1 310-692-4866
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www.wholeminds.com
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1128 7th St Ste 303, Santa Monica, CA, 90403
Santa Monica
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0.6 miDowntown Santa Monica
0.9 mi17th Street/Santa Monica College
1.6 mi26th Street/Bergamot
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Local time (Santa Monica) 17:35 Saturday, 28 June 2025

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Monday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Thursday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Relationship coaching, life coaching, marriage coaching, pre-​marriage guidance, couples coaching, dating tips and advice. Dr. Ray has a 90% success rate using solution-​focused techniques. He has a bachelor in human behavior, a master in counseling psychology, and a doctorate in clinical psychology. His hybrid relationship coaching style combines wiWestern and Eastern techniques. This holistic approach was formulated specifically to cut through the core issues that keep people trapped in old, destructive patterns.

Dr. Ray has conducted workshops and lectures in the United States, The Netherlands, Brazil, and The UK, including speaking engagements at renowned institutions like UCLA and UC Berkley.

If you are ready to make a paradigm shift and step out from being stuck, Dr. Ray could be the relationship/​life coach for you.

Disclaimer: Sessions are complimentary to healing arts services in the State of California with accordance to the Senate Bill 577. Sessions are not to be construed as psychotherapy or by a licensed medical practitioner.

History

Established in 1998.

Dr. Ray has a master’s in counseling psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. He has been in private practice for over 17 years. He studied with many masters in the healing arts ranging from clinical training to spirituality and shamanism.

Dr. Ray formulated his own style of coaching that embodies cognitive exercises, mind/​body healing, spirituality, and body movement. His work addresses the conscious and unconscious mind and the cellular memories that are held in the body. His approach has been coined as therapy on steroids. His unconventional methods produce results but you must be ready for change.

Dr. Ray has conducted workshops and lectures in the United States, Netherlands, Brazil, and England, including speaking engagements at UCLA and UC Berkley. He has shared the same stages with Marianne Williamson, Bruce Lipton, and Eckhart Tolle.

Meet the Business Owner

Ray D.

Business Owner

Ray Doktor, Psy. D. is a relationship coach, marriage and premarital coach, and dating expert who specializes in relationships, intimacy & communication. What makes him different than other relationship coaches is that he has a good understanding of the neurobiology and psychology of the male and female brain. This includes how we communicate and process information differently.

Other specialties include: stress and anxiety, confidence, creativity, loss and bereavement, existential meaning and purpose, Gay/​lesbian LGBT sensitive: coming-​out, career, life transitions, emotional trauma, and sexual challenges.

Dr. Ray’s true work experience has been developed by his challenging upbringing and perseverance. At a young age, he had two near death experiences that awakened his perceptibility and intuition to see life, people, and circumstances in a more loving, spiritual, and conscious way.

And yes, his real last name is Doktor. He is okay if you laugh about it.

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20 reviews of Ray Doktor, Psy D

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Place rating: 5
Carmel, CA
Dr. Ray is an incredible coach and human being. I had found his videos on YouTube and was intrigued by his in depth understanding of masculine and feminine energies, how that plays out in relationships and how we manifest certain things in our lives without realizing it.
In making appointments, he was flexible in allowing me to schedule sessions on an «as needed» basis because I wasn’t sure it was what I needed. He told me honestly that he didn’t think I’d need many sessions, which made me easily trust his integrity. He was professional yet open and compassionate. I felt comfortable and safe in his presence and in each of the sessions he led me into addressing my deeper subconscious beliefs and identity. I felt my energy shift after every one of my 3 visits and the result was a true change in regards to how I show up and what I was able to attract in my life and relationships.
I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Ray to anyone wanting to make a real shift in their life!
Place rating: 5
Walnut Creek, CA
Dr. Ray got to the core of my emotional trauma and gently guided me under hypnotherapy to recovery, via skype. Dr. Ray healed me by integrating my soul, mind and body through his clinical /​biological, holistic therapeutic treatment. After doing his prescribed healing exercises, I felt an energy field big enough to envelope my entire body coming towards me from front, passing through my body, to behind me; leaving me with an unspeakable sense of wellbeing and euphoric «feel-​good»; different from the endorphins from exercise. Thanks for all you have done for me, Dr. Ray. I am looking forward to writing my new script to live a happier life :)
Dr. Ray’s high expertise, wisdom, compassion, gentle guidance quickly got to the core of my emotional traumas, and guided me towards recovery. He has gone beyond his calling, doing his best for me. I will always be grateful for the professional, miraculous «cure» progress Dr. Ray has given me. Hire Dr. Ray Doktor, because he will do the right thing for you.
Place rating: 5
Playa del Rey, CA
I would like to highly recommend Dr. Ray to so many people who are looking for different ways to heal from your fears, ego and darkness. He is not a conventional therapist where one just sits and chats for an hour until your time is up. We would chat for about 20 minutes in the beginning and with the information he had collected, he used one of his spiritual, meditative techniques on me… it almost felt like hypnosis.
Dr. Ray’s voice is extremely deep and soothing, and immediately I felt very much like I was in a completely safe environment. During our 4 sessions together he used sound therapy, theta therapy & deep visualization with meditative music. After every one of my sessions with him I had a profound «Ah-​ha» moment so I knew what to work on.
I am a spiritual healer myself and I have to say after working with Dr. Ray, I have become more aligned with myself so I am able to be of better service to this world.
Thanks Dr. Ray
Place rating: 5
Santa Monica, CA
Dr. Ray is amazing. I had a session in person with him while living in Santa Monica. I have since moved back to Chicago and he is so great about doing phone and Skype sessions with me. He is real, honest and gives phenomenal advice that actually works. He is helping me through some major life changes and I couldn’t do it with out him. Contact him even if you aren’t in the local area. It will be the best decision you’ve made! Thank you Dr. Ray for everything.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
Even though I came looking for Dr. Ray in grief and sadness, I couldn’t be more thrilled and excited about finding The One! His approach, style, and vibe are relaxed, direct, focused, and wonderfully spiritual. As a couple and on my own, I see Dr. Ray and am always eager to venture through some horrific traffic to meet with him. This journey is worth it to find what new elements I can discover from within. His approach isn’t about letting you ramble over the small details of your woes. He works on the core and the source and that takes mad skills! There is a mental release and freedom that is a gift with each visit. Dr. Ray’s talents are vast and I look forward to exploring his knowledge and strengthening myself with his guidance. I can’t say enough how much I love working with him on the most exciting project of my life, ME!
Place rating: 5
Lancaster, CA
Dr. Ray is a dynamic life coach who creates a motivational pathway with an everlasting impact. His strategies on trust, beliefs, relationships, and effective listening, gave me a deeper understanding of my personal inner reflection. His teachings promote personal development and self-​awareness. Dr. Ray is a phenomenal motivational speaker who helps promote empowerment and self-​determination.
«Turn your wounds into wisdom.»
― Oprah Winfrey
Thank you Dr. Ray,
Liz Philbeck
Place rating: 5
Redondo Beach, CA
Dr. Ray is an honest and caring therapist. I saw him for two privates after taking one of his workshops and was impressed with how quickly he understood where I was in my life and how I got there. He felt I didn’t need to see him after two sessions and was honest about it. He then helped me find different communities in la that I would fit into and meet the right people. I highly recommend him!
Place rating: 5
Santa Monica, CA
Being open to new things can lead to the right people coming into my life. Taking a chance to make changes to expand ones mind and spirit. Being able to be open to try things in the name of growth. I cannot contain my excitement. Dr Ray Doktor is a gifted NLP Therapist. I met him at his Meet up meeting on relationships this past Sunday. I signed up for a package deal offered the night of the seminar. It was one of the wisest decision and a gift I have given to myself. He is helping me with connecting the dots in making sense of things that had never made sense for me before. All this in a my first hour session. I was taken on a journey revisiting with my past, reconnecting with thoughts that can no longer serve me. I felt energetically lighter, my posture taller and a shift in my being. I am so grateful. He is a true healer who incorporated the magical sounds of a Tibetan singing bowl placed on my stomach and light therapy while I held pulsing pads in my hands. I was totally blown away and felt rejuvenated after my enlightening session. I look forward to moving forward with his guidance.
Place rating: 5
Venice, CA
Dr Ray is not your typical therapist. He is definitely a breath of fresh air!
His sessions aren’t in a stuffy or cold office, they are in his home, which radiates his calm and peaceful energy. He doesn’t dress in a suit and tie, just the opposite, his attire is again reflective of his calm and peaceful way.
Dr Ray incorporates non-​traditional therapy techniques, such as light therapy, sound therapy, energy therapy, etc into traditional therapy discussions. These non-​traditional therapies help reduce mind and body tension and make the traditional therapy discussions really sink. It’s like a total mind and body re-​boot!
He is professional, down to earth, caring and compassionate. He has a knack for making conversations about difficult subjects seem natural. Sometimes the ego doesn’t want to hear certain things, but he is skilled at shining a non-​threatening light on areas that the ego wants to keep dark. Dr Ray quickly seems like he’s someone who’s known you for all of your life and he creates a safe space of trust without judgment.
There’s a saying «when the student is ready, the teacher will appear». If you are ready, maybe that’s exactly why you are reading this review…
Place rating: 5
Topanga, CA
I am writing this review after 4 sessions with Dr Ray. I am very grateful for the sessions we have had, and I look forward to the sessions we will have in the future.
I was not in a great place when I came to Dr Ray. I needed help when I found Dr Ray on Unilocal and he was able to give the care.
Dr Ray is very result oriented in a caring and positive way, using traditional as well as more spiritual tools. He takes a holistic approach in his sessions which works well for me. In addition he gave me tons of great self help book references to keep me moving forward away from the sessions.
So, I am here now.
Can’t say enough good about Dr Ray, he has been great! I will recommend him to anyone who is looking for help!
Place rating: 2
Los Angeles, CA
I am writing this review with great sadness… a few months ago I was talking on the phone with Dr. Doktor and believed I have found a truly objective, practical and inviting professional who may help with my marriage crisis (gone really bad in the last years). After a while I have decided to get his help and start a treatment.
Unfortunately this time I met a different person: a «colder» attitude, and no empathy at all. At the session that held in his home (apparently) with the Doc dressed in a T shirt and shorts (???) I felt that I could not explain my problem deeply enough and had a feeling that he «knows me better than I ever did».
My issue with my wife turned out to be my emotionally unbalanced relationship with women, people & the world… even though I don’t believe I have problems with anybody else…
I felt that I had to be defensive against the therapist instead of finding a listening heart… worst than that he used «vulgar» language as part of his «direct» approach and I find it a bit unfit when people first meet and are not yet «equal».
I guess our attitudes just don’t fit so we cannot be a team and that’s why I wont have his service again. I am a bodywork therapist my self for 19 years and know that the most fundamental element needed in healing is EMPATHY!
I could not feel any of it with Dr. Doktor… sorry…
However I was reading here a few other reviews mentioning sexual harassment like «spooning» patients and I find it hard to believe it. In that case I believe Ray Doktor is safe enough and reliable (that’s why I gave 2 points and not just one).
He believes in his way so maybe some other patients have better results.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I have known Ray for about a year and he has become an immense force in my life. He brings a keen ability to dive deeply into needs and situations. Ray follows this with a powerful mix of traditional western and eastern techniques that facilitate sustained growth and healing. Through my dealings with Ray I have been able to accomplish things I never believed imaginable. He has proven an invaluable asset in my life. I recommend Ray with the highest regard. He is truly a unique and powerful master of his craft.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I have recently been going through some challenges on a personal level and also in my relationship. Having decided that I could not resolve the problem on my own, I decided to seek professional help. After reviewing Dr. Ray’s reviews (and numerous others) on Unilocal,I decided to give him a try. Now, having been to see him a number of times, I can definitely provide my testimony that he has indeed helped me in a variety of different ways. He is understanding, he listens, and he provides advice that is both pragmatic and spiritual at the same time. I have learned a lot from him, and I hope to continue the path of learning how to be a better and more aware person.
For anyone seeking professional help for yourself or for your relationship, I would definitely recommend that you at least try him out. I plan to continue seeing him, as it has already made my attitude on life a more positive one, but there is always room for more improvement.
Place rating: 5
North Hollywood, CA
Ray has been an blessing in my life! He gave me the tools I needed to get past my issues and helped me see things in a new light! His sessions are deep, meaningful and full of substance. To this day I still use the methods he taught me and consider him to be a true friend (not the reason why I’m giving 5 stars). I can honestly say I might not be where I am today if it wasn’t for his help. To anyone having issues give Ray a call He is genuine and has a gentle demeanor that makes you comfortable to open up and get through it. Ray is the man!
Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA
Doctor Ray is a man of high integrity, compassion and sensitivity. I was in the doldrums riddled with anxiety, fear, stuck in stories of my past, low productivity at work and had issues with developing relationships. I had my priorities all upside down.
Through my working with Doctor Ray in his private sessions I was not only able to jump from 40% to 100% productivity but my overall life just got clear.
My Dad and me did not have the best of relationships through working with Dr Ray in one of my sessions I released the blocks with my Father and let it go. My father decided to visit me unexpected from India 4 days after that.
This is just one of the manifestations in my life I can keep going on. I feel god working powerfully through Dr Ray’s Work. I am on the journey to a more centered and deeper connected sourced man after my work with Dr Ray.
Dr Ray has helped me be a man of high Vibrational Energy with women and men alike, something I can never repay him back for. If god and divine is in all beings Dr Ray has made me see what is not divine in me, sometimes that shift in energy itself is immensely profound as everything else will align once the root is aligned.
I highly recommend Dr Ray to anyone seeking help with anxiety, relationship issues and negative energy in them and more. I say this after seeing over 6 therapist and attending countless workshops on personal growth. Will leave a message from mother theresa «People will hate you for loving them , Keep loving anyways»
In Short I have had measurable results and much more beyond after seeing him.
Keep up the good work Dr Ray the world needs it and people like you so we can all be awakened :) !!
Place rating: 5
Marina del Rey, CA
My experience with Dr. Ray Doktor has been a very positive one. In the last two years, I have been referring male clients with sexual challenges to Ray Doktor. We are both in the same field. This issue is very sensitive. It takes a person with understanding and compassion such as Dr. Ray to achieve the positive results that his clients have shared.
He is very good at getting to the core of the issues that are truly causing the problems.
Dr. Ray’s approach is a little different than that of your regular therapist. Even though he has a Doctorate in psychology, he combines reiki and hypnotherapy. I only wished that he spoke Spanish so that I could refer Spanish speakers to him lol.
Place rating: 5
Costa Mesa, CA
I am at a pivotal point in my life where I am experiencing a lot of changes. Some great changes and some uncomfortable changes are occurring. It was at the perfect time I started interpersonal counseling with Dr.Ray. Grateful to have had the time and energies to work on myself and work out a few blocks that have been getting in my way.
I was given great tools by Dr. Ray to ask myself some hard truth questions, and how to work out the answers. I love how real he gets and how real he keeps it. There’s no sugar coating the issues… there’s no tip toeing around the issues. I was there to work some crap out, and rid myself of mental blocks I’ve carried around since I could remember. Whewwww feeling lighter already.
Dr. Ray is very personable and he asked great questions, and I felt he actually listened to my answers. I can honestly say I didn’t feel judged by him. This was a safe and calm space I was in and I appreciate that, as it didn’t feel so clinical.
I appreciate that he gave me home work, and visualization so to do on my own. I need to constantly invest in myself, and he gave me great tools to keep working on this.
I will recommend Dr. Ray to my family and friends for sure. He is motivating, sincere, and real and kept my attention. After my sessions I am on a high and really strive to maintain this. Nothing but greatness has come from working with Dr.Ray.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Ray has so much to offer as a therapist, teacher, and healer. He is really compassionate and understanding, and very wise. His sessions are deep and intense, on a different level of anything else I’ve ever experienced. Im always stoked for a session because his methods are neccassarily unpredictable, and so interesting. He always says so many things and suggests reading/​listening that blows my mind.
Ive never left Dr Ray’s place feeling confused or down, like I have with other treatments. I always leave feeling grounded, cleansed, empowered, creative, and so much love for myself and everything around me. Dr. Ray is truly is gifted and his work is a life changer for sure.
So grateful for having met and been a client of Dr. Ray’s. If you really want to dive into the deep end of self improvement no matter the ailment, def check him out.
Place rating: 5
Menifee, CA
Very different experience… in a good way!
First thing that stuck out to me is that he’s not the typical «sit there and ask questions all day» kind of therapist. He compelled me to create some visualizations and daily rituals that I’m currently using to connect with the kind of man I want to be. They work! I’ve been able to feel more focused and clear with my business. I had an issue feeling guilty about charging money to clients and found myself doing too much free or low cost work that just would never seem to work out as a positive experience. Dr Ray helped me see where these feeling where coming from and how to neutralize them. I can say that now I know the true value of my skills and my guilt has all but vanished!
If you want a more proactive therapist that will feel more like a work out partner and team mate than a therapist, then you’ll really like Dr. Ray.
How would I describe Dr. Ray overall:
1. Professional and caring
2. Works outside the box to get you best benefits
3. Has a deep understanding of male and female neurobiology
4. Very down to earth and friendly
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Dr. Ray is an incredible therapist, healer, Reiki master, and coach. I have been seeing therapists & healers for half my life and Dr. Ray is the first one to understand the kind of support I needed. I came to see Dr. Ray struggling with anxiety and depression for years, and the work we did together changed my perspective, providing me with relief from my worries. Dr. Ray was the one who changed the tape in my head — a tape that so desperately needed changing. He was able to reverse the traumatic long-​term effects of the abusive relationships in my life, from seeing bad doctors and therapists, to a family member who abused me when I was young.
I also struggled with an eating disorder for half my life, which can creep back in as sugar cravings. I have seen many therapists and doctors who trigger these dangerous and scary cravings, but during my work with Dr. Ray I have been free of any emotional cravings for food. This is a testament to Dr. Ray’s amazing intuition regarding what his client needs. When a doctor or therapist is present & in tune, like Dr. Ray, he/​she knows exactly how to go about healing the client. It is the doctors & therapists who do not believe in their heart that their clients will succeed and feel better, that do not succeed in healing their patients. Their patients leave and need more therapy. Dr. Ray whole-​heartedly believed and continues to believe in my wellness and my bright future. I knew after my first session that Dr. Ray believed in my joy and wellness, and supported my goals.
I highly recommend Dr. Ray if you are looking for a sensitive, articulate, to-​the-​point therapist (or «coach,» «healer» «teacher») I call him my therapist. He will unlock the blockages you struggle with but have not been able to work through on your own or with others. He is a specialist and expert on relationships and love.
I respect Dr. Ray and trust him immensely, and that respect and trust came when I let go of my fears, which was the first thing we worked on, and then I stepped aside and allowed him to do his transformational work. It’s teamwork, but doesn’t feel like «work.»
If you are reading reviews on Dr. Ray, then you should call him. It’s a gift to yourself, that you deserve, and you are already on his Unilocal page! He is really laid-​back and cool.