I have been a licensed therapist since 1992. I was first licensed in California and held a license in Louisiana for several years until I moved to Georgia. I have been an LPC in Georgia since 2002 where I am also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. Over the years I have worked in Community Behavioral Health and maintained a private practice. When the Covid Pandemic forced me to work virtually I found that my clients enjoyed the ease of meeting from their homes. This method of practice also allowed me to meet with my clients at times that were most convenient to them. My clients have brought many issues to our sessions including abuse and trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, co-occurring issues, family conflicts, life transition issues, lack of self esteem and confidence as well as communication issues.
I provide a safe and validating environment where clients feel comfortable and are able to share their intimate concerns. I am non judgmental, caring and am concerned about my clients growth and happiness. I am adept at many approaches to counseling including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. Putting it simply, I work with you to help you find peace and happiness. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life and I would honor the opportunity to go on the journey with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
GA LPC LPC003671
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Kay has been extremely helpful in my healing journey. She's always available and even has made extra time in her schedule to meet with me during difficult times. She always listens to me and provides great guidance.
Written on Jan 17, 2024 after therapy with Kay for 11 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Kay is wonderful! She is so genuine and caring, and also gets right down to business and has gotten me to think about things in ways I never did before. Her sessions have definitely helped me to better understand myself and I appreciate her so much!
Written on Feb 06, 2023 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management
Kay is very professional and sincerely concerned about her patients well being. I feel very comfortable talking to her during our sessions.
Written on Jan 14, 2023 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kay is awesome. She listens and give great tools and has empathy and is direct.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Wonderful conversation!
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 1 month on issues concerning career difficulties, and coaching
Kay has been so wonderful and has helped me though so much in such a short time. She is always respectful and willing to offer advice on problems troubling me. She has helped me through job loss and navigating a new manager who has been not so great to work with. She has helped me learn to have more control over my thoughts and avoid spiraling.
Written on Oct 10, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes