Kay Ibarra, LPC

Kay Ibarra is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with nearly three decades of experience helping people facing major life shifts. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, addiction, and midlife concerns. Her approach is warm and down-to-earth, aimed at making change feel achievable. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful or confusing issues. Kay listens closely and helps clients name what matters to them. Sessions focus on practical skills and clearer thinking so daily life feels more manageable. Kay has worked in community behavioral health and in private practice since 1992, and she has held Georgia LPC status since 2002. Over the years she has helped people with trauma, family conflict, communication problems, parenting strain, career worries, and co-occurring conditions like bipolar disorder and ADHD. Her toolbox includes cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, acceptance and commitment ideas, dialectical behavior skills, and emotionally focused methods. She adapts methods to each person instead of following a single script. Many clients began meeting with Kay remotely during the COVID pandemic and found it convenient. If you are weighing therapy for midlife questions, caregiver stress, relationship struggles, or burnout, she can help you clarify goals and take small steps forward.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters and take small steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts while moving toward a meaningful life, which can help with midlife questioning, anxiety, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers hands-on strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build new habits, useful for worry, depression, sleep issues, and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication. Those skills often help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and daily life to decide which methods fit best. That plan is revisited over time so therapy stays relevant and practical. Many clients have found that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are determined by the therapist. Online meetings can reduce travel time, allow sessions during a work break, or make shorter check-ins easier to schedule.