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Kay Adkins, LPC
Colorado
LPC in Colorado - Stress and Mood Concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered work
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kay
Kay Adkins is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 11 years of experience. Kay works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identities. Sessions also address sleep problems, anger, career strain, and mood-related patterns such as bipolar and seasonal affective disorder.
Kay uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of the approach, alongside client-centered work and motivational interviewing. Conversations focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, trying small behavior changes, and tracking what helps in daily life.
Previous roles include office-based and in-home private practice, residential adolescent care, 7 Day Follow-up services, and intensive outpatient work within a medical setting. Kay has worked with adults and older adults across a range of life circumstances and supports people facing past trauma and adjustment challenges.
In sessions Kay encourages people to set clear goals and test different ways of responding to problems. Emphasis is on practical steps - short skill practice, tracking progress, and revisiting what needs adjustment. The style leans toward collaboration and doing hands-on work rather than long lectures.
People who choose Kay can expect direct conversation about current problems, concrete tools to try between meetings, and regular check-ins about whether an approach is working. Kay asks clients to identify goals and helps measure small changes toward them.
How Kay applies CBT and client-centered methods online
Kay commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions often include tracking thoughts and behaviors, practicing short skills between meetings, and reviewing what helps in day-to-day life.Client-Centered Therapy is used to let the person set the pace and topics. That approach focuses on listening, clarifying goals, and supporting the client to choose next steps. Motivational Interviewing is added when someone wants help making a change but feels unsure; it focuses on building motivation through guided conversation.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Kay will work with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences and will adjust methods over time based on what proves helpful.
The practical advantage of online work is fitting sessions into busy schedules and trying brief behavioral experiments between meetings. The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can still focus on CBT exercises, goal setting, and short skills practice that fit into everyday life.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kay most often help with?
Kay works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, addictions, self-esteem, and related mood issues.
How would you describe Kay's therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. Kay combines client-centered conversation with CBT tools and motivational interviewing to try actionable changes.
How much clinical experience does Kay have?
Kay has 11 years of experience in clinical settings including outpatient care, residential adolescent services, and in-home practice.
What are Kay's credentials and where are they based?
Kay holds the LPC credential and is licensed as an LPC in Colorado.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kay?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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