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Kay Adkins

Kay Adkins, LPC

Therapist · Colorado · 11+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focusing on practical change

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At a glance

Listed location
Colorado
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Colorado)
LPC · No. LPC.0014427
License (Missouri)
LPC · No. 2012024649
NPI
1669728978

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  • Person-centered approach
  • CBT tools
  • Support for LGBT concerns

About Kay

Kay Adkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado. Kay helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, substance issues, mood disorders, and sexual orientation and gender-related questions. They also offer support around aging and geriatric issues when those concerns come up. Kay uses a direct, person-centered style in sessions. Clients lead the conversation while Kay reflects, asks gentle questions, and offers tools when needed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused methods are part of the toolbox used to address patterns of thinking, motivation for change, and processing past hurt. Kay trained in counseling with a Master of Science in Counseling from Missouri State University, after earning a Bachelor of Science that combined philosophy, religion, and psychology. Kay brings 11 years of experience working in offices, in-home private practice, residential adolescent care, follow-up programs, and intensive outpatient settings. Sessions tend to focus on practical next steps. Kay listens, helps name what matters, and works with each person to set manageable goals. The approach aims to build self-trust, reduce symptoms like insomnia or anger, and strengthen coping skills for daily life. People who want a supportive, nonjudgmental clinician who values client choice may find this style helpful. To confirm current session arrangements and scheduling details, readers should use the site's booking flow before making plans.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Colorado, Missouri

Languages

English

How Kay's Approaches Fit Into Online Therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. Sessions emphasize listening, reflection, and letting the client set the pace and topics. This approach helps when someone needs validation, clarity, or a space to make choices about next steps.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors affect mood and actions. It uses straightforward exercises and homework to change unhelpful thinking and ease symptoms like anxiety, low mood, or sleep problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change and is useful for addictions, career shifts, or making health-related decisions.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. Kay collaborates with each person to decide which approaches match their goals and preferences. The plan can shift over time based on what helps most and what the client wants to work on.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or matching session times to breaks at work. It can also let people use approaches like CBT worksheets or motivational exercises between meetings to keep momentum.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kay commonly address?

Kay works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, bipolar and other mood disorders, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and related matters. Aging and geriatric issues are also listed as a focus area.

How would you describe the therapy style?

The style is client-centered, meaning the client guides the session while the therapist listens and reflects. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques are used when practical to change patterns and build motivation.

What is Kay's background and experience?

Kay holds a Master of Science in Counseling and has 11 years of experience in office and in-home practice, residential adolescent care, follow-up programs, and intensive outpatient settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

The clinician is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licenses in Colorado and Missouri, and practices from Colorado.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments based on the therapist's availability.

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