Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" , LPC

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 24 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked extensively with people facing depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, as well as relationship challenges, family conflict, and parenting concerns. Her practice blends trauma-informed care with several therapeutic orientations to meet the needs of each person she supports.

Amanda draws from Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Solution-Focused, and Family Systems approaches to guide conversations and shape treatment plans that reflect each client’s unique situation. She emphasizes treating people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and adapts both the tone and the interventions of therapy to match individual strengths and goals. That collaborative stance helps clients feel heard while working toward practical change.

Seeking support can take courage, and Amanda aims to provide steady encouragement and empowerment throughout the process. She focuses on tailoring dialogue and steps in therapy to each client’s priorities, helping them move toward a more fulfilling and satisfying life. Amanda looks forward to meeting people who are ready to begin that work.

Approaches that guide online therapy and what to expect

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and trust. In therapy this approach helps people explore attachment needs, heal from disruptions in close relationships, and build more secure ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and the client’s own resources; the therapist follows the client’s lead, offering nonjudgmental listening and support to foster self-understanding and personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amanda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review what is and isn’t working and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, or limited local options. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access licensed professionals from wherever the client is located within the therapist’s service area.