Dayhana A. Ray is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, thought leader, and speaker specializing in Latinx mental health, trauma healing, and personal empowerment. She considers herself a Light Bringer and is on a mission to help women reclaim their joy, trust their inner wisdom, and pursue their boldest dreams. She believes joy is not a luxury but a radical act to live our most authentic lives.
As the founder of Rays of Light Wellness, Dayhana provides individual therapy rooted in holistic and somatic interventions. She specializes in anxiety, trauma, developmental and attachment trauma, and supporting adults newly diagnosed with ADHD.
With a background in culturally responsive and trauma-informed care, Dayhana brings a unique perspective to conversations about mental health, inner child healing, and personal empowerment. She is passionate about destigmatizing mental health within marginalized communities, especially within the Latinx community. As a first-generation eldest daughter, her work centers on dismantling cultural and societal limitations to move toward liberation and self-expression.
Her engaging and insightful speaking style makes her a dynamic presence on stage, whether addressing corporate teams, wellness conferences, or community gatherings. Dayhana is available for keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and podcast interviews.
Reclaiming Our Stories: A Path to Healing for Latinas with Childhood Trauma
In this talk Dayhana explores the lasting impact of childhood trauma, focusing on attachment wounds, parentification, and the cycle of unmet needs. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of trauma’s influence on limiting beliefs, emotional wellness, and patterns of connection with others and themselves.
Breaking the Burnout Cycle: Sustainable Success for Professionals
In this engaging and practical talk, Dayhana breaks down the hidden costs of burnout, offering insight into its psychological and physical effects, as well as the risks of leaving it unaddressed. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of their personal stressors and walk away with actionable strategies they can implement to create balance, improve resilience, and protect their well-being.
Mental Health and Wellness: Fact and Fiction – Communities of color have always had a distrust of mental health professionals. Yet, mental health and well-being are crucial to our healing and growth. This panel discussion will offer tips for choosing mental health providers and review key fallacies about the mental health profession within communities of color.
Inclusion of individual and group practices on our website does not mean we directly endorse or recommend their services. All of our members offer a free consultation and we recommend screening any and all potential therapists before beginning your therapy services. For any issues, please contact us via email. Therapists listed practice independently.
