- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Kay
Kay Adkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of experience working in Colorado. Kay helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, and issues related to identity and sexuality, including LGBT concerns. Sessions focus on what the person brings to the room and on practical steps to reduce distress and restore daily functioning.
Kay uses a client-centered way of working so the person sets the pace and topics for each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the toolbox for spotting unhelpful thoughts and shifting behaviors. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to change habits such as substance use or patterns that fuel resentment.
Kay has worked in office settings, residential care, intensive outpatient programs, and in-home practice. That variety shapes a pragmatic approach that aims to fit therapy into the realities of everyday life. Kay encourages clear goals, simple techniques to try between sessions, and honest feedback about what helps.
People seeking help with anger will find a therapist who blends listening with direct strategies. Sessions often include practice of new responses, problem-solving for recurring triggers, and check-ins on progress. Kay emphasizes clients' ability to decide what change looks like and supports those choices without judging.
Education includes a Master of Science in Counseling from Missouri State University and a Bachelor of Science from College of the Ozarks. Kay brings experience across age groups and care settings and works in English in Colorado.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Kay often combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead so sessions address the issues the person brings up most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thought patterns and behavior, offering exercises and small experiments to reduce anger, anxiety, and low mood.Motivational Interviewing is also used when someone wants help changing a habit or breaking a pattern that increases resentment or substance use. It uses short, focused conversations to strengthen a person's own reasons for change. Together these approaches give practical tools and a collaborative process for planning next steps.
Finding the best approach is something Kay treats as a partnership. She will work with each person to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and everyday constraints, and will adjust techniques if they are not helping.
Session-format details are not specified here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it possible to try strategies between sessions in real settings and bring that experience back to the work with a therapist.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kay help with?
Kay works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, identity and LGBT concerns, addictions, sleep problems, and related mood issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
She uses a client-centered approach so the client leads sessions, combined with CBT and motivational interviewing for concrete skill building and change planning.
How much experience does Kay have?
Kay has 11 years of clinical experience across office, residential care, intensive outpatient, and in-home practice settings.
What are Kay's credentials and where are they based?
Kay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Kay?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kay?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.