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Kathy "Kay" Springs, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue
Video Phone Messaging

About me

WELCOME!
Hours - Mon - Sat 11a-8p, only available appts not already taken will show as open. Available for Adults (video and phone) and children (that are able to do video sessions - no phone sessions for children).

Thank you for allowing me to support you on your journey.

I am Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey as well as a Certified Life Coach with 21+ years of professional work experience in counseling and care management and psychiatric intervention services. I have authored Suicide Prevention and Intervention books " Knockout: SI Thoughts" and "Look! See? I Don't Feel Like Me." In addition, I use Solutions-Focused Brief Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive (Processing Thinking) Behavior Therapy, Dialectical (regulating emotions) Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing Therapy as well as Narrative Therapy, to name a few, to assist with focus on treatment goals and interventions for - 1) minimizing and managing stress, anxiety, depressive symptoms and mood disorders; 2) PTSD and traumas of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse; 3)coping with grief and loss of family, loved ones, friends, pets; 4) focus on increasing motivation, improving self esteem, and confidence; 5) Life Changes; 6) Identifying Triggers for Anger; 7) Career Counseling; 8) Compassion/Caregiver Fatigue; 9) Depression, Mood Disorders; 10) Relationship Issues; 11) Family Conflicts; 12) Parenting Issues.

Wishing you well
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Professional experience

21 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coaching, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

NJ LPC 37PC00969500

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kathy "Kay" Springs. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Attentive, knowlegeful & Caring

Written on Sep 19, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and coaching

An excellent help!

Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd

Ms. Kay is the absolute best. I’ve only had a few sessions with her so far and have already noticed so much improvement within myself. I’m happy to have her as my therapist!

Written on Mar 24, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Understanding and knowledgeable not just to mental situations but physical ailments as well. An overall pleasure to talk to.

Written on Feb 13, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and addictions

She is a great therapist and goes above and beyond to help you in times of need

Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Mrs.Kathy is WONDERFUL! I honestly enjoy talking to her she very understanding she listens & always seem to know exactly what to say so far my experience with Mrs.Kathy is a 10 out of 10 !

Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with Kathy "Kay" for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching