Kamay Gaboda, LCMHC, LPC

Kamay Gaboda is a North Carolina-based licensed counselor with 20 years of experience supporting people through trauma, substance use, and addiction. She holds the credentials LCMHC and LPC - LCMHC stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor - and she also serves as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Supervisor and a certified clinical supervisor for substance abuse. Over two decades she has provided individual, couples, and group therapy in residential and outpatient settings, including work at a community mental health center and a private addiction and mental health treatment facility. Her practice frequently addresses co-occurring concerns such as depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and relationship challenges.

Gaboda describes her therapeutic style as eclectic and adaptable, shaped by each personâs goals and needs rather than a single formula. She has substantial experience with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, motivational approaches, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). She places strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship as a foundation for change and works with clients on issues including stress, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, forgiveness, and life transitions. Prospective clients can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on practical strategies and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, while clarifying personal values and taking actions that reflect what matters most. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and patterns of avoidance. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, attentive listening, and the clientâs own capacity for growth; this approach often supports relationship concerns, self-esteem issues, and navigating life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and behaviors linked to addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kamay collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals can blend these strategies to create a tailored plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy provides options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible and reduce barriers related to travel or busy schedules. These formats allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care and choose the communication style that works best for each individual, supporting steady progress toward treatment goals.