Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Nationally Syndicated Radio and Television Host
About Dr. Ray Guarendi
Radio Host
Dr. Ray Guarendi is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program. The Doctor Is In, heard weekdays on more than 500 stations nationwide and on SiriusXM satellite radio, channel 130. The program is also available for live and on-demand listening at AveMariaRadio.net.
Television Host
Dr. Ray hosts the EWTN television series Living Right With Dr. Ray,
now in its 14th season and airing internationally on the Global Catholic Television Network.
The program addresses practical family and life issues through the integrated perspective of psychology and faith. A complete broadcast schedule is available here.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Ray has more than 40 years of clinical experience working with parents, families, educators, substance abuse programs, inpatient psychiatric centers, juvenile courts, and in private practice. His work is grounded in long-established, evidence-based principles that support healthy marriages and strong family life.
Author
Dr. Ray is the author of more than twenty books on parenting, marriage, family life, and personal development, including the best-selling You’re A Better Parent Than You Think!.
His writing emphasizes practical, proven strategies that strengthen families and restore parental confidence and authority.
Speaker
Dr. Ray has delivered over 3,000 presentations throughout the United States and Canada on topics including parenting, marriage, family life, motivation, and faith. He speaks to professional associations, churches, conferences, educational institutions, healthcare organizations, and community groups.
Faith and Apologetics
In addition to his work in parenting and family life, Dr. Ray regularly speaks and writes on Catholic faith and apologetics. His books What Catholics Really Believe, Why Be Catholic, and When Faith Causes Family Friction address common questions and challenges related to faith and family relationships.
Press Kit
This press kit provides approved materials for media, event organizers, and publishers.
Below you will find high-resolution images, background information, and Dr. Ray’s professional biography.
Official Portrait
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Speaking and Media Information
If you are considering having Dr. Ray as your keynote speaker, we invite you to review Dr. Ray’s speaking topics. We also suggest that you watch his updated video presentation of Dr. Ray’s most popular parenting presentation.
Professional Biography
A detailed professional biography (CV/Vitae) is available for download here.
Media Contact
(Should you need additional information, contact Dr. Ray by e-mail or phone at 330-903-8019.)
Raymond N. Guarendi, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
North Canton, Ohio | 330-903-8019 | www.DrRay.com
Education
- B.A., M.A. — Case Western Reserve University (1974)
- Ph.D. — Kent State University (1978)
Specialty Areas
- Families, parenting, children, adults
- Assessment and therapy
Professional Experience
- Staff Psychologist, Columbiana County Mental Health Center (1979–1991)
- Private Practice (1981–present)
Consulting Experience
- Eleven school districts (1979–1990)
- Four Head Start programs (1979–1988)
- Drug Prevention Outreach Program (1978)
- Juvenile Court System (1978–1989)
- Westcare Mental Health Center (1986–1992)
- Massillon State Psychiatric Center (1982–1983)
- Little Forest Inn Geriatric Center (1992)
Author
- You’re A Better Parent Than You Think! (Prentice-Hall, 1985) — 25th printing
- Back To The Family (Random House, 1990)
- Discipline That Lasts A Lifetime (Servant Books, 2003)
- Good Discipline, Great Teens (Servant Books, 2007)
- Adoption: Choosing It; Living It; Loving It (Servant Books, 2008)
- Raising Good Kids: Back to Family Basics (Our Sunday Visitor, 2011)
- Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards (Servant Books, 2011)
- Winning the Discipline Debates (Servant Books, 2013)
- Fighting Mad (Servant Books, 2014)
- When Faith Causes Family Friction (Servant Books, 2015)
CD / DVD Host
- You’re A Better Parent Than You Think! (DVD)
- Raising Kids Right (CD Series)
- Discipline That Lasts A Lifetime (CD Series)
- Good Discipline, Great Teens (CD Series)
- Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards (CD Series)
- Winning the Discipline Debates (CD Series)
- Fighting Mad (CD Series)
- When Faith Causes Family Friction (CD Series)
Professional Speaker
- Over 3,000 presentations throughout the United States and Canada (1985–present)
Syndicated Parenting Columnist
Publications include national family magazines and newspapers such as
The Family (Boston, MA),
Catholic Twin Circle (Studio City, CA),
Single Parent (Silver Springs, MD),
Becoming Family (Chicago, IL),
and the National Catholic Register (North Haven, CT),
as well as numerous local and regional publications.
Media Appearances
- The Oprah Winfrey Show (repeat visits)
- CBS This Morning
- The Joan Rivers Show
- Jenny Jones (repeat visits)
- The 700 Club (repeat visits)
- The Scott Ross Show (repeat visits)
- The Gordon Elliot Show
- Nationally syndicated radio programs and regional radio/TV in over 40 states and Canada
Child Psychologist (Television)
- Good Morning Cleveland (Cleveland, OH), 2001–2003
- The Morning Exchange (Cleveland, OH), 1991–1997
- Pittsburgh 2Day (Pittsburgh, PA), 1986–1990
- A.M. Indiana (Indianapolis, IN), 1988–1990
Radio Talk Show Host
- WHLO Lifetalk Radio AM 640 (Akron, OH), 1991–1997
- Catholic Family Radio Network (1999–2000)
- Ave Maria Radio Network (2001–present)
- Relevant Radio Network (2006–2010)
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Clinical Psychologist, Author, and Nationally Syndicated Radio and Television Host
About Dr. Ray Guarendi
Dr Ray Guarendi is a clinical psychologist, author, and professional speaker with over four decades of experience working with families, parents, and individuals.
He is the host of the nationally syndicated radio program “The Doctor Is In,” heard weekdays on over 500 stations nationwide and on SiriusXM channel 130. He also hosts the long-running EWTN television series “Living Right with Dr Ray,” which airs internationally.
Dr. Ray has delivered more than 3,000 talks across the United States and internationally on parenting, marriage, family life, and faith-based psychology.
Television Host
Host of EWTN’s “Living Right with Dr. Ray,” a television program focused on faith-informed psychology and real-life family issues.