Robert May, LPCC

Robert May is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC), a credential that signifies advanced training and authorization to provide clinical counseling in Kentucky. He has practiced as a therapist since 2011 and brings 13 years of experience working with mood, anxiety, trauma, grief, identity, and relationship concerns. He has provided identity counseling, trauma and grief counseling, and mood and anxiety counseling, and has specialized in working with the LGBTQIA+ community since 2020.

Robert’s style is warm, interactive, and reflective, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He does not rely on stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting each person where they are. His clinical approach draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, and he customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and goals.

Robert supports clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, identity and intimacy-related issues, career and life changes, and a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, ADHD, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. He also attends to specific areas such as attachment and abandonment, gender dysphoria, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink, and multicultural or workplace issues.

Robert encourages the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling life and to begin the change process, and he offers steady support and practical guidance to empower clients as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Robert May commonly integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into his online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening with empathy and building a supportive alliance so clients can explore their values, identity, and relationship patterns at their own pace. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and support practical skill-building. Mindfulness therapy introduces present-moment awareness and simple attention practices to help manage emotional reactivity, improve sleep and focus, and increase tolerance for difficult feelings.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert May works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods and interventions to fit what will be most helpful for that individual. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy remains focused and responsive as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and life transitions, and they allow clients to receive consistent support without geographic barriers from licensed professionals and therapists.