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The Law of Attraction
Dr. Ray leads several groups in Santa Monica, Los Angeles area:law of attraction, singles and relationships, and a women and men's only support group.

At the law of attraction group, Dr. Ray discusses advanced principles from Law of Attraction and how they relate to all aspects of our lives. He combines the Western model with Eastern philosophy providing the bridge for metaphysics, spirituality, neurobiology, clinical psychology, science, and quantum physics.

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Ray Doktor, Psy. D. also leads a singles and relationship support group. Dr. Ray lectures by using experiential exercises and examples to expand your conscious awareness about the psychology, neurobiology, and spirituality of relationships. He combines his clinical experience and spiritual perspectives when discussing issues. This group is designed to answer questions, provide exercises, and to share experiences. Topics include: sexuality, masculine and feminine polarities, attachment styles, communication, and the law of attraction.

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The Spiritual Mens Empowerment Group is to support, guide, and educate renaissance men who seek deeper spiritual relationships, to understand the language of women and the feminine divine, including understanding their own feminine energy, to cultivate meaningful lives, to be in alignment with their purpose, to develop emotional intelligence and resilience, to be more grounded and PRESENT, to learn how to alleviate the stress and cultural pressures, to transcend beyond stereotypical male paradigms, to share gifts from the heart, to get out of the shadow of their parents, to transform their darker sides into love, creativity, and passion, to experience peace of mind, and to network and build friendships with other like-minded men.

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This WOMENS only empowerment group is to help guide women to cultivate their radiant, feminine energy, to better understand their bodies in relation to sacred sexuality and spirit, to help them feel more grounded and yet free, to liberate them from the collective consciousness of societal pressures and anti-feminine history, to develop healthy boundaries but remain vulnerable, to teach them how TO BE LOVE rather than always seeking it, to heal psychic wounds, to connect them to their powerful life force so they experience more meaningful lives, to help them become more creative and playful, and to bring more goddess energy to motherhood.

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All groups are in Santa Monica or the Los Angeles area. If you are interested in having Dr. Ray speak for a group, please contact him on the contact page of this website.

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Why would you choose Dr. Ray for his services?

I offer a free initial phone consultation. This is a way for you to see if we have good chemistry. I feel that the most important aspect of the therapeutic alliance is the relationship. YOU SHOULD LIKE YOUR COACH/THERAPIST:)

Are you experiencing no improvement, clarity, or insight with your current therapist? Traditional talk-therapies primarily focus on the process rather than on results. However, if you desire to experience new changes/solutions, the techniques I use are aimed toward positive changes in your consciousness/life.

I use an alternative approach to working through challenges. Unlike many western approaches of being diagnosed with a clinical disorder or being prescribed medication, I see “you” as a whole person and believe that most symptoms/behaviors can subside by addressing the subconscious mind.

Talking about the problems and uncovering the psychological reasons behind how a problem manifested is only the first step in developing positive changes. I work to resolve the emotional charge that drive these problems so a client actually feels better and is able to change her behavior. I believe that there is a spiritual awakening to healing that a client must experience to feel complete resolution.

The duration of treatment is usually brief compared to traditional talk-therapies. This saves time, money, and energy. Secondly, you are coming to me for help to feel better and see new positive changes in your life. I expect to see those changes, even if they are subtle, within a brief period.

I use a three-stage protocol: past, present, and future to produce long-term resolution. A client usually comes into therapy with a presenting problem. I address the current problem along with its roots. I also help clients to incorporate new positive tools to handle the future in a healthier and more positive way. My three-stage protocol creates long lasting results that put you in control of your life. I guide my clients to be independent and empowered through the process. I provide free audio CDs, DVDs, and additional information and techniques as part of post-treatment.

I have had success with clients who could be considered more challenging. Some clients put up walls, resistance, and other defenses that would stifle most practitioners. I am always able to find creative ways to subdue defenses and resistance and use them in ways that are productive in therapy. I’ve learned many techniques to help attain your goals.

The environment where you unravel your feelings should feel safe. My office and location has a cozy and safe atmosphere. It has a non-clinical feeling to it and is close to a park and the beach in Santa Monica. Finding parking is usually easy.

My business hours are Monday – Friday 10am to 9pm and alternative Saturdays 10am to 3pm. These hours are set up to accommodate any schedule.

I love what I do! Every session is a privilege for me to join you on your journey into happiness.



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"I've had counseling on and off for over twenty years. I experienced more changes in just 3 sessions than I did with prior counseling." Amy T. (West Hollywood, CA)

"My girlfriend and I had tried a few different "therapists" prior to Dr. Ray and needless to say, we first approached him with quite a bit of skepticism despite the great reviews on Yelp. He is proactive and interjects appropriately. He provides helpful and relevant "homework" type materials in the form audio, video, and exercises that we have never experienced before. Just when we were about to give up on each other, Dr. Ray, in essence, came to save the day." W.W. (Culver city, ca)

"All I ever felt I was doing in prior treatment was talking about the same things over and over again without any significant changes. My first session with Ray made a positive impact on my life." B. Cantrell (San Diego, CA)

"Other counselors said I was always in my head and not able to connect with emotions. I never understood that until I worked with Dr. Ray." W.P. (Los Angeles, CA)

"I seemed to keep hitting a wall over the same issue without any resolution. In just a few sessions, I was able to connect and resolve my issue." B. Memmott (Santa Monica, CA)

"I became a skeptic of most therapies because I didn't have good experiences in the past. My experience with Dr. Ray made me a believer. My employees and I noticed changes immediately." Bob G. (Los Angeles, CA)






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Ray Doktor, Psy. D




Ray Doktor, Psy. D. is a clinical hypnotherapist, past-life therapist, spiritual counselor, PSYCH-K facilitator, intuitive healer, and transformational life coach. Other training and education includes: eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), marriage, family & couples relationships, communication skills, pre and perinatal psychology, gestalt, somatic experience, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), regression therapy, cranial sacral healing, meditation, guided imagery, breathwork, qi gong, feng shui, and thought field therapy (TFT). He has a Bachelors degree in human behavior, a Masters degree in counseling psychology, and a doctorate in clinical psychology. His offices are located in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Dr. Ray has been a practitioner for over 12 years, working with a multitude of clients.

What is hypnotherapy?


When you hear the word “Hypnosis”, you might think of mind control. Most misconceptions about hypnosis have been created by stage hypnotists who get a participant from the audience to bark like a dog or by movies where it is a tool of vampires, evil doctors or criminals.

Hypnosis works with the power of the subconscious mind to change habits and behaviors. The subconscious mind is considered to be the source or root of many of our behaviors, emotions, attitudes, and motivations. Dr. Ray utilizes hypnotherapy in conjunction with other tools to access the subconscious mind to create improvements in your life.

Being hypnotized is like being in a trance or a special state of the mind in which the body is relaxed and the mind is able to pay attention to inner experiences without criticism or judgment. During hypnotherapy sessions, clients remain completely aware of everything that is going on. In fact many people experience a hyper-awareness where sensations are perceived enriched and vivid. The ability to visualize and imagine is enhanced. Deep relaxation is common. The use of hypnosis could elicit memories of past events which may or may not be literally true. The goal in hypnotherapy is not to verify truth or facts, but help bring a client in touch with better feelings and insight.

Hypnosis is not mind control. No one under hypnosis can be induced to do anything against his or her will. Whatever moral and ethical codes you hold in a normal waking state will still be in place under hypnosis. You will remember everything you experienced. Dr. Ray is a hypnotherapist who always checks in with you during the process to make sure you feel safe.




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Free initial phone consultation
Tel: 1-310-692-4866
Santa Monica - Los Angeles

Dr. Ray is available for coaching via phone or SKYPE/ICHAT/AIM for current clients who are not able to setup a one-on-one session; for clients who prefer to communicate through this medium, or for clients who are not in the Los Angeles vicinity. All coaching sessions are to be prepaid. The sessions are 30 minutes or 1 hour. Dr. Ray offers block rates on coaching sessions.

Read the differences between therapy and life coaching on the contact page.

The purpose of a program of hypnotherapy is for vocational and avocational self-improvement (Business and Professions Code 2908) and as alternative or complementary treatment to healing arts licensed by the state. A hypnotherapist is not a licensed physician or psychologist and hypnotherapy services are not licensed by the State of California. Services are non-diagnostic and do not include the practice of medicine, neither should they be considered as a substitute for licensed medical or psychological services or procedures. Sessions are complimentary to healing arts services in the State of California with accordance to the Senate Bill 577.



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