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Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes", LPC
Colorado
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Attachment focus
- Client-centered care
About Amanda
Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 24 years of experience. She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, and substance use issues.
Kayes uses straightforward, problem-focused work to notice patterns that keep difficulties going. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking and behavior links. She also uses attachment-informed and client-centered ideas to understand relationship patterns and what matters to each person.
Sessions focus on concrete steps clients can try between meetings. That can include testing different responses, tracking moods and behaviors, and practicing new communication moves. Kayes blends practical skills with attention to how past relationships shape reactions now.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through grief, career shifts, anger, intimacy-related issues, and the stresses of caregiving. She also addresses more specific concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, body image, and blended family challenges.
Kayes works in a direct, respectful way and adapts the approach to fit a client’s goals. She uses methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, existential questions, and client-centered practice to help people make small, measurable changes. This practical focus aims to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.
How Kayes uses structured approaches online
Kayes integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT work online often focuses on short, practical exercises and tracking between sessions to see what changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and close relationships shape patterns today and can help with relationship, intimacy, and family concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experiences, with the therapist listening and reflecting to clarify what matters most.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kayes treats choosing methods as a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and how different methods might help, and then adjust plans based on what a person tries and reports back.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about current session options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports continuing skills practice between meetings so that changes can be tested in day-to-day life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kayes commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice different responses. Sessions include clear exercises and behaviors to try between meetings.
What is her experience working with clients?
Kayes has 24 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of life stresses and mental health concerns.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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