I'm Ray Corbo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working online with men and couples across New Jersey and New York.
Where grace meets growth
I've never been someone who takes things at face value. I've always wanted to understand what's underneath: why people respond the way they do, what shapes the patterns we fall into, and how our experiences affect the way we see ourselves and relate to others. That curiosity is a big part of what eventually led me to become a therapist.
I earned my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Nyack College and began my clinical work in 2010. I spent twelve years at Redeemer Counseling Services in New York, working with individuals and couples and eventually serving as a clinical supervisor. During that time, I had the opportunity not only to work with clients through many different seasons of life, but also to train and supervise other therapists.
I started Corbo Counseling because I wanted to create a smaller, more personal practice where I could focus on meaningful, in-depth work with the people I serve. My approach is relational and collaborative. I want therapy to be a place where you can be honest about what's going on, better understand yourself and the patterns that keep showing up, and work toward meaningful change.
Outside of therapy, I'm a husband and father of four. My family and I are part of a church community in New Jersey. I enjoy sports, movies, video games, and spending time with my family. I'm also a lifelong New York Jets fan, which has given me plenty of practice with patience and perseverance.
Growth begins when we learn to approach ourselves with curiosity and grace.
Ray Corbo, LMFT
How I work
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is the primary approach I use in my work. It starts from the idea that we all have different parts of ourselves that respond to life in different ways. Some parts may become angry or critical, while others shut down, avoid conflict, try to keep everyone happy, or push us to keep going no matter what.
Rather than judging those parts or trying to get rid of them, IFS helps us become curious about them. These patterns often developed for a reason, and understanding what's underneath them can help us relate to ourselves differently and respond with greater freedom and choice.
For me, therapy isn't just about managing symptoms. It's about understanding yourself more deeply and creating change that lasts.
None of us develops in isolation. Our earliest relationships and family experiences shape how we learn to connect with others, handle conflict, trust, communicate, and protect ourselves.
I draw from attachment and family systems perspectives to help make sense of how those experiences may still be showing up in your relationships today. With couples, I also incorporate practical tools when they're helpful, including concepts from PREPARE/ENRICH, to help turn insight into meaningful change in the relationship.
Credentials
Everything below can be checked against the public license registries in New Jersey and New York, which is the point of listing it.
Not sure yet? A free 30-minute call is the fastest way to find out.
Schedule a consultationFaith
I am a Christian, and my faith shapes how I understand people, relationships, grace, and growth. For clients who want to incorporate their Christian faith into therapy, it can be a meaningful part of the work we do together.
That doesn't mean faith has to be neat or uncomplicated. Questions, doubt, frustration, and even anger at God can all have a place in the therapy room. You don't need to have everything figured out before we talk about it.
I also work with clients from different faith backgrounds and with clients who don't identify with a faith tradition. We'll approach faith in a way that respects your beliefs, values, and what is meaningful to you.
Getting started
You don't need to come in knowing exactly what to say or where to start. We'll figure that out together.
Before we begin, you'll complete intake paperwork through my secure client portal. That gives me some initial information, but our first session is really about beginning to understand you and what brings you to therapy.
We'll talk about what's been going on, what led you to reach out now, and what you hope might be different. I'll ask questions, listen for patterns, and help us begin to understand what's happening beneath the surface.
A good fit
I work with adolescents, adults, and couples who are looking to better understand themselves, their relationships, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
Part of my job is also making sure that the kind of therapy I provide is a good fit for what you need. My practice provides outpatient therapy and isn't designed for crisis care or situations that require a higher level of support or a coordinated treatment team. If I think another therapist, a particular specialty, or a different level of care would better meet your needs, I'll be honest about that and help you think through the next step.
There are also times when an existing personal or professional relationship may make it inappropriate for us to work together. Those situations aren't always straightforward, so I'll consider the circumstances carefully rather than making assumptions about whether we can work together.
Finding the right therapist matters. Whether that's me or someone else, I want you to get the kind of support that will be most helpful to you.
If you are in immediate danger or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 911.
A free 30-minute call. You will hear how I talk, ask whatever you like, and then decide. If it is not a match, I will help you find someone who is.
