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Kay Ibarra, LPC
Georgia
LPC in Georgia - Anxiety and Depression
See online therapy options- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Values and life changes
About Kay
Kay Ibarra is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) with 29 years of clinical experience in Georgia. She works with adults who bring concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, and struggles with self-esteem. Kay also addresses addiction, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and career-related stress. She conducts therapy in English and does not take international clients.
Kay’s practice has included community behavioral health and private practice settings. She became an LPC in Georgia in 2002 after earlier licensure in California and Louisiana, and she has experience supervising other counselors. Over time she adopted remote sessions and noticed clients appreciated the convenience and scheduling flexibility that it offered.
Her sessions focus on concrete strategies. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thinking patterns and habits that keep problems going. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to clarify values and strengthen personal resources. Other approaches she uses include Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused techniques when they fit a client’s needs.
In practice she works step by step, helping people notice unhelpful thoughts, try new behaviors, and track what changes. Sessions often include discussion, simple exercises, and skill practice between meetings. Kay aims to help clients manage symptoms and make day-to-day changes that feel manageable.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm the current session formats before booking.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Kay frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint thought patterns and daily habits that maintain stress and mood problems. CBT focuses on practical exercises and homework to test changes in thinking and behavior, which can be tracked between meetings. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters to a person and to build willingness to act in line with those values despite difficult feelings. Client-Centered methods provide a straightforward way to reflect concerns and prioritize the client's perspective during sessions. Deciding which approach to emphasize is collaborative. Kay will discuss goals and preferences in early meetings and suggest a plan that combines methods that fit the person’s situation. Goals, pacing, and the kinds of exercises used are adjusted together as progress is reviewed. Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the original biography does not list specific options. Online sessions were used in her practice after 2020 because clients found them convenient. Practical benefits include easier scheduling around work or caregiving, fewer travel needs, and the ability to have shorter check-ins when time is limited. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to deliver skill practice, guided conversations, and checklists that support daily change.Areas of expertise
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, addictions, bipolar, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, test new responses, and practice concrete skills between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has been a licensed therapist since 1992, worked in community behavioral health and private practice, and has supervised other counselors.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Georgia and conducts practice from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do you start a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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