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Kay Ibarra

GA LPC LPC003671

Credentials

GA LPC LPC003671

NPI Number

1275979601

Location

Georgia

Languages

English

29 years experience

About Kay Ibarra

I have been a licensed therapist since 1992. I was first licensed in California and held a license in Louisiana for several years until I moved to Georgia. I have been an LPC in Georgia since 2002 where I am also a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. Over the years I have worked in Community Behavioral Health and maintained a private practice. When the Covid Pandemic forced me to work virtually I found that my clients enjoyed the ease of meeting from their homes. This method of practice also allowed me to meet with my clients at times that were most convenient to them. My clients have brought many issues to our sessions including abuse and trauma, depression, stress and anxiety, co-occurring issues, family conflicts, life transition issues, lack of self esteem and confidence as well as communication issues.

I provide a safe and validating environment where clients feel comfortable and are able to share their intimate concerns. I am non judgmental, caring and am concerned about my clients growth and happiness. I am adept at many approaches to counseling including Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, Mindfulness, Trauma Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client Centered Therapy and Existential Therapy. Putting it simply, I work with you to help you find peace and happiness. Everyone deserves a fulfilling life and I would honor the opportunity to go on the journey with you.

Licenses

LPC

LPC003671

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Existential Therapy
Jungian Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Psychodynamic Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Kay is lovely and compassionate, and a great listener!”

“Great person to work with years of experience”

“Kay has been an incredible anchor and guiding hand in the almost year I’ve been seeing her now. I lost a loved one and needed help navigating the complicated new terrain of grief, digging into longer standing issues along the way. Kay is not just deeply empathetic and kind, she makes connections I didn’t see, pushes me, and helps me keep sight of my North Star.”

“Kay’s wise counsel, support and practical tips have been invaluable during very stressful times. I highly recommend her.”

“Kay has been a vital part of my self progress the past half year and I feel so grateful that I've found her as a therapist. She encourages my growth while also making me feel validated and understood in the process. She is wonderful and I think the world would be better place if everyone had a therapist Kay ?”

“She’s wonderful & great to talk to”

“Have had great sessions with Kay. I think she is caring, knowledgeable and gives suggestions. Highly recommend.”

“Kay is an amazing listener and has given me many useful prompts and lots of encouragement. I appreciate having Kay to share with very much.”

“Been with Kay for several years now. She has helped me get to a much better place in life. Glad to have found the right match.”

“Very patient knows when to push buttons offers lots of sound advice and techniques. Great listener.”

“Fantastic. Hands down the best I’ve talked to. Very knowledgeable and experienced.”

“Kay has been extremely helpful in my healing journey. She's always available and even has made extra time in her schedule to meet with me during difficult times. She always listens to me and provides great guidance.”

“Kay is wonderful! She is so genuine and caring, and also gets right down to business and has gotten me to think about things in ways I never did before. Her sessions have definitely helped me to better understand myself and I appreciate her so much!”

“Kay is very professional and sincerely concerned about her patients well being. I feel very comfortable talking to her during our sessions.”

“Kay is awesome. She listens and give great tools and has empathy and is direct.”

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