Kay Ibarra, LPC

Kay Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She welcomes straightforward conversations and aims to make sessions feel calm and practical for clients. With a warm, nonjudgmental presence she helps people talk through painful experiences and everyday struggles.

Kay has worked as a therapist since 1992 and has practiced in California, Louisiana, and Georgia. She has experience in community behavioral health and in independent practice. Over her career she has helped people with trauma and abuse, grief, co-occurring issues, and major life transitions.

Her approach blends several methods so sessions can be tailored to each person. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas, and Emotionally-Focused work to match what a client needs in the moment. She uses practical skills, mindfulness, and focused conversation to help people cope and move forward.

Kay describes the therapy space as safe and validating. She aims to be caring, direct, and supportive while helping people build confidence and clearer communication. Much of her work centers on setting goals together and trying out new ways to handle old problems.

If someone wants to begin, Kay asks them to select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Many of Kay's approaches fit well with online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and stay focused on valued actions; it is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying practical behavior changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people express and respond to feelings in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Kay works collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, concerns, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.

The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into everyday life. Many people find it easier to schedule shorter check-ins around work, avoid travel time, or keep appointments during busy weeks. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match what will work best for you.