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Kamay Gaboda, LCMHC, LPC
North Carolina
Licensed counselor - Addiction and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT informed
- Substance use focus
- Relationship work
About Kamay
Kamay Gaboda is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, commitment problems, dissociation, and substance use challenges.
Her background spans residential and outpatient settings at a community mental health center and a private addiction and mental health treatment facility. That experience includes individual work, couples sessions, and group therapy in those programs. She has long experience supporting people who face trauma and co-occurring substance use and mood concerns.
Kamay uses practical, evidence-informed approaches and adapts methods to what each person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a frequent part of her work, along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Client-Centered methods, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate.
In sessions she focuses on clear goals and skills people can use between meetings. That may include noticing unhelpful thoughts, building coping skills for cravings or panic, and practicing relationship skills for better communication. She also brings motivational techniques when substance use is a concern.
Kamay draws on her supervisory experience in substance use treatment to support people working through addiction and trauma. To begin, she asks about current concerns and treatment goals, then chooses approaches that fit those goals and everyday life.
How CBT, ACT, and client-centered work online
Kamay commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps such as tracking triggers, practicing different responses, and reviewing progress in follow-up meetings.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify values and take committed action even when difficult feelings are present. Client-Centered methods are used to prioritize the person’s goals and pace, offering time to talk things through while the therapist follows the person’s lead.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Kamay discusses goals and preferences early on and adjusts methods based on what is working. That helps match strategies to real-life demands like work, parenting, or recovery commitments.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a schedule, reduce travel time, and allow short check-ins when useful. It can also make certain exercises simpler to practice between meetings, such as behavioral experiments or mindfulness practices, while the therapist and client decide together which approach and format suit the client’s needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, and LGBT-related concerns. Additional focuses include abandonment, commitment issues, dissociation, and substance use.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior patterns. It often involves practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding.
What is her clinical background?
She has 20 years of experience in residential and outpatient settings, including a community mental health center and a private addiction treatment facility. Her work includes individual, couples, and group therapy.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina. The credentials shown are NC LCMHC and SC LPC as documented.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Session costs vary by location and are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the session setting.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through that process.
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