Robert May , LPCC

Robert May is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in Kentucky who has been practicing since 2011. He has provided identity counseling, trauma and grief counseling, and mood and anxiety counseling, and he has concentrated work with the LGBTQIA+ community since 2020.

May’s counseling style is warm, interactive, and reflective. He works with people respectfully and with sensitivity and compassion, and he avoids stigmatizing labels. His clinical approach draws from cognitive behavioral therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness therapy, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, and he tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s specific needs and goals.

Recognizing that change often requires courage, he emphasizes support and empowerment for those pursuing a more fulfilling life. Throughout his work he focuses on collaboration, tailoring interventions to the individual context and priorities of each person he sees.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and Care

Robert May integrates client-centered therapy, which centers the conversation on the individual’s experience and emphasizes empathy and collaboration to help people clarify values and find direction. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical approach that examines links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and helps with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Mindfulness therapy is part of his toolkit as well, teaching present-moment awareness and simple practices that can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Robert May works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to identify which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and he adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and reach support from different locations. These options allow therapists to maintain continuity of care, address immediate concerns, and provide regular check-ins in ways that suit each person’s life and communication style.