Kay Adkins , LPC

Kay Adkins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 11 years of clinical experience. They hold a Bachelor of Science in Philosophy/Religion and Psychology from College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, and a Master of Science in Counseling from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. As an LPC - a state license to practice professional counseling - Kay blends formal training with a warm, collaborative approach.

Kay's training emphasizes client-centered therapy, an approach that foregrounds the client's goals and perspective, alongside cognitive behavioral therapy and components of dialectical behavior therapy. They also draw from rational and solution-focused methods and are completing additional training in Emotional Freedom Technique. Kay has provided individual, group, and family therapy in a variety of settings, including office and in-home private practice, residential care for adolescents, 7 Day Follow-up programs, and intensive outpatient work within a medical facility.

Over the course of their career Kay has worked with a broad and diverse population - children, adults, older adults, individuals involved in foster care, people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and those with varying disabilities. Areas of focus have included depression, anxiety, life adjustment, daily stress management, childhood trauma, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem issues. Kay trusts clients to lead their progress while offering encouragement, validation, and practical guidance to support healing and growth through counseling.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kay uses client-centered therapy to create a space where the client sets the agenda and the therapist follows their lead, offering empathy and support that helps people clarify goals and make personal choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is practical and often helpful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence about change, helping people build their own motivation and commitment when facing decisions or habits they want to alter.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kay works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit what will be most useful for that individual.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support from licensed professionals without needing to travel, and they allow therapy to fit into busy lives while maintaining the therapeutic relationship and ongoing progress.