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.
Professional experience
29 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietySelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
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, 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
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Kay is lovely and compassionate, and a great listener!
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Great person to work with years of experience
Written on Oct 15, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kay has been an incredible anchor and guiding hand in the almost year I’ve been seeing her now. I lost a loved one and needed help navigating the complicated new terrain of grief, digging into longer standing issues along the way. Kay is not just deeply empathetic and kind, she makes connections I didn’t see, pushes me, and helps me keep sight of my North Star.
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Kay’s wise counsel, support and practical tips have been invaluable during very stressful times. I highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kay has been a vital part of my self progress the past half year and I feel so grateful that I've found her as a therapist. She encourages my growth while also making me feel validated and understood in the process. She is wonderful and I think the world would be better place if everyone had a therapist Kay ?
Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s wonderful & great to talk to
Written on Feb 12, 2025 after therapy with Kay for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Have had great sessions with Kay. I think she is caring, knowledgeable and gives suggestions. Highly recommend.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Kay for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kay is an amazing listener and has given me many useful prompts and lots of encouragement. I appreciate having Kay to share with very much.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Kay for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Been with Kay for several years now. She has helped me get to a much better place in life. Glad to have found the right match.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Kay for 2 years and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Fantastic. Hands down the best I’ve talked to. Very knowledgeable and experienced.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks
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
Kay Ibarra is an excellent counselor, who is responsive and provided helpful coaching and techniques. Follow through was best in class, and I am grateful for the help she provided to me.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and coaching
I am very pleased with the therapist that I was matched to. She responds very thoughtfully and is unafraid to gently introduce ways in which I can help myself.
Written on Aug 22, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
Kay is fantastic. She helped me through a difficult time. Highly recommend
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kay is a warm, wise woman. She listens and offers good prompts to encourage thought and action.
Written on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, relationship issues, coping with life changes, trauma and abuse, and adhd
I feel I have learned how to look at others and accept them for who they are. I’ve also had to look at my own actions and see how to calmly handle situations and also let go of things I cannot control. That may have been the hardest lesson. But listening to the suggestions and feeling heard were big things in my sessions with Dr. Ibarra. I am learning so much about letting go and simply handling things better.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kay is a fantastic listener and gave great advice throughout our sessions. She always makes you feel heard and explores topics deeper to find the root of the problem.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 6 months
A kind and gentle therapist with fantastic listening skills. She really digs into the issue to help explore solutions.
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great listener who helped me feel seen and heard while I was in my appointments, made a point to reach out when I missed appointments and wanted to know how I was. Great at helping me figure out how I was feeling and offering advice and solutions for dealing with grief and depression
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Kay for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Kay has been great to work with. She balances kindness and great listening skills with the ability to redirect and helping you hold yourself accountable. She has helped me to reframe my thinking, be mindful of judgment of others, placing expectations on others, and reminding me to always show up as the best version of myself. This has helped tremendously with unhealthy relationships that I have battled for a while as well as helping me define who I am and who I want to be.
Written on Sep 09, 2021 after therapy with Kay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression
Kay has been extremely helpful in identifying my mental and emotional issues as well has offering advice on how to manage and cope with these issues. I feel that I am benefiting very much from our sessions
Written on Sep 03, 2021 after therapy with Kay for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She listens without judgment, and has helped me greatly in regulating my mood.
Written on Sep 01, 2021 after therapy with Kay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kay is a great listner. She also gave me some suggestion to help improve my lifestyle. She is compassionate but also help me realize things i need to do to make a change.
Written on May 04, 2021 after therapy with Kay for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
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