Kay Ibarra, LPC

Georgia · 29 years in practice

Kay Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost three decades of practice.

License and registration

LPC, Georgia: LPC003671 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1275979601 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Kay

Kay Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost three decades of practice. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, addiction, and life transitions. Kay aims to make sessions straightforward and approachable so worried parents can quickly see what to expect.

She uses a mix of practical approaches rather than one fixed method. Sessions often include talking things through, learning coping skills, and trying small behavior changes that fit daily life.

Background and approach

Kay also draws on work that helps people notice and shift strong emotions, and on mindfulness and acceptance strategies when those are helpful. Kay began her license in 1992 and has practiced in several states before establishing her Georgia LPC credential in 2002. She has worked in community behavioral health settings and maintained a independent practice for many years.

That range of experience informs how she adapts sessions for different problems and life stages. Since the COVID pandemic she has offered virtual care and found it useful for scheduling and continuity. Her style is nonjudgmental and validating; she focuses on helping clients build confidence and clearer communication.

Sessions aim to reduce daily stress and support realistic steps toward better functioning. People who choose Kay can expect a calm, steady presence and practical tools for coping. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person’s pace while working toward greater balance and satisfaction.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Kay names

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Online support

How Kay’s Approaches Work Online

Kay uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people tune into and understand strong feelings, which can improve how they respond to stress, grief, and relationship pain. EFT helps name emotions and shift patterns that keep people stuck.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to teach acceptance, present-moment awareness, and values-based action. ACT is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes by focusing on what matters most and taking small steps toward it.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay treats the choice of methods as a team decision based on a person’s needs, goals, and what feels useful in session. She adjusts techniques over time so therapy stays practical and relevant.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and messaging make it easier to weave support into a busy day and to follow up between live meetings. These options make scheduling more flexible and help people keep therapy consistent.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kay commonly address?

Kay works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, parenting struggles, addiction, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as body image and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is nonjudgmental and validating. Sessions usually blend emotion-focused conversation, practical skills, and acceptance or mindfulness exercises to meet everyday needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has practiced as a therapist since 1992, bringing nearly 29 years of experience working in community behavioral health and independent practice settings.

What credentials and region apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia and has held licenses in other states earlier in her career.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility around schedules and communication preferences.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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