Hello
My name is Lianne McCray
Like you, I'm a daring emotional explorer. I take notes from what I find and share them with people who need company and guidance during times of transition and transformation.
My story
You're in good hands!
I'm trained, and have a decade of experience, in hospital chaplaincy and pastoral care--which is simply the loving and attentive accompaniment of individuals and families through key life experiences.
Now I apply my wealth of skills and experience to helping others have the births, grief processes, and personal growth & healing that they want and deserve!
Doulas are known to improve outcomes for their clients. We provide necessary advocacy, support, and continuous, individualized care.
My Unique Offerings:
Unique Insights & Sensitivities
As a queer, neurodivergent, and fat-positive person, I am extra aware that resources for my clients are not always the most accommodating. I will make your experience as supportive and affirming as possible.
Extensive Experience
I have worked in various contexts (including hospitals and schools) for over a decade, providing intensive emotional and spiritual care to individuals and families. I am highly skilled and trained at providing compassionate accompaniment & client advocacy.
Creativity and Resourcefulness
I'm a former theatre kid and forever artist gifted in somatic experiencing. I use a range of resources and strategies to give my clients multiple avenues to access relief. Let's find what works!
Education & Training
In Progress (expected completion Feb. 2025)
Body Trust Certification
"WEIGHT-INCLUSIVE CARE SHOULD BE THE NORM.
A training designed for professionals to help develop the language, analysis and skills for deeper conversations around bodies, food, weight, and health—both individually and institutionally."
2022
Birth Doula Training
Birth doula training with six months of mentorship. View my certificate.
2021
Daring Compassion: Movement Chaplaincy Training
Faith Matters Network, School of Global Citizenry, & Chaplaincy Innovation Lab
"The Daring Compassion Movement Chaplaincy Project is aimed at advancing the emerging vocational role of Movement Chaplain. Movement Chaplaincy is the work of spiritual accompaniment to social justice movements and their leaders."
2013; 2015-2016
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Griffin Hospital; Moses Cone Hospital
CPE is a commonly required educational experience for those pursuing ministry. I worked as a chaplain in hospital settings and completed two units of CPE as a full-time chaplain while under supervision to develop skills of attunement, active listening, advocacy, and accompaniment.
2012-2015
Master's Degree in Divinity
Yale University Divinity School
This three-year professional degree designed to prepare students for ministry trained me in pastoral care (emotional and spiritual accompaniment and counseling) and theology (meaning-making), among other necessary skills and knowledge for ministry.