Kay Ibarra, LPC

Kay Ibarra is a licensed counselor with a long history of clinical work across several states, bringing decades of experience to her practice in Georgia. She first obtained licensure in 1992, practiced in California and Louisiana, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia since 2002. She is also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, which means she is qualified to provide supervision to other counselors.

Her career spans community behavioral health settings as well as private practice, offering a blend of systems-informed and individualized care. Over the years she has worked with people facing abuse and trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, co-occurring concerns, family conflict, life transitions, low self-esteem, and communication challenges. She integrates several therapeutic approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy - and tailors techniques to each personâs needs.

When the Covid pandemic led her to provide virtual care, she discovered that many clients appreciated meeting from home and scheduling sessions at convenient times. She creates a nonjudgmental, validating environment focused on growth and well-being, and she approaches therapy as a collaborative process aimed at helping people pursue greater peace and satisfaction in their lives.

Integrating proven approaches into online therapy

Kay Ibarra uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and take action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult emotions - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Client-Centered therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, offering a supportive space where clients lead the pace of change and build self-understanding and confidence. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, and coping difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process means techniques are adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and accessible for people balancing work, family, or mobility concerns. These options allow scheduling at convenient times and the ability to meet from home, preserving continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.