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Robert May, LPCC
Kentucky
LPCC in Kentucky - Stress and Identity concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Trauma-informed care
About Robert
Robert May is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in Kentucky with 13 years of experience. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, mood disorders and identity-related concerns including LGBT issues. He also addresses relationship and intimacy questions, parenting and workplace stress.
He has provided identity counseling, trauma and grief support, and mood and anxiety care since 2011. Since 2020 he has focused more deeply on the LGBTQIA+ community. He uses a mix of practical methods aimed at changing unhelpful thoughts and habits and at responding differently to difficult situations.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice and test thoughts that keep problems going. He also uses client-centered strategies to listen and reflect, and mindfulness practices to build attention and calm.
When trauma or acute distress is present he draws on trauma-focused approaches to help people process painful memories and reduce their impact on daily life. Solution-focused techniques help identify immediate, doable steps to feel better between sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward work on specific problems like sleep, eating, anger, and concentration. He also helps with longer-running concerns such as attachment wounds, identity questions, and coping with major life changes. The emphasis is on practical tools, steady feedback, and measurable steps toward clearer thinking and more manageable days.
How his approaches translate to online work
Robert May draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify habits of thought and behavior that maintain problems and to test small behavioral experiments that can be done between sessions. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening, reflection, and adjusting the pace to what the person needs. Mindfulness Therapy is used to teach attention skills and short practices that reduce reactivity and improve sleep and focus.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That collaboration includes checking progress and shifting focus if a strategy isn't helping.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people keep steady momentum while trying new ways of thinking and acting.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, trauma and identity issues including LGBT matters, as well as relationship and work challenges.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting. The focus is on practical exercises you can try between sessions.
What is his professional background?
He has worked as a therapist since 2011 and has 13 years of clinical experience providing mood, anxiety, trauma, and identity support.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC licensed in Kentucky and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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