Kay Ibarra , LPC

Kay Ibarra has been a licensed therapist since 1992 and brings nearly three decades of clinical experience to her work in Georgia. She began her professional practice with licensure in California, maintained a license in Louisiana for several years, and has been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia since 2002. In Georgia she also holds certification as a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, a credential that reflects her role in mentoring and overseeing other counselors.

Her career has included roles in community behavioral health as well as a longstanding private practice. When the COVID-19 pandemic required a shift to virtual care, she adopted online work and found that clients appreciated the convenience of meeting from home and scheduling sessions at times that fit their lives. Over the years clients have brought a wide range of concerns to sessions, including abuse and trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, co-occurring issues, family conflicts, life transitions, low self-esteem and communication difficulties.

Kay creates a nonjudgmental, validating environment where people can share sensitive concerns and pursue growth. She draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches - including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy - tailoring interventions to each person’s goals to help them build a more satisfying, balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kay Ibarra

Kay uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values and take purposeful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. ACT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most and building psychological flexibility.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, a supportive framework that emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach can be especially useful for improving self-esteem, processing grief, and navigating relationship or family concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core method in her practice, offering practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop healthier coping strategies for depression, anxiety, and many everyday challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative part of therapy. Kay works with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage from locations that work for them. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they support access to licensed professionals regardless of local constraints.