Kay Ibarra

Kay Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage anger, stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She brings nearly three decades of experience and a calm, nonjudgmental presence to sessions. Kay aims to create a space where people can talk about painful or private issues and begin to feel more confident and steady.

She started practicing in 1992 and has worked in community behavioral health and private practice settings. Kay has been an LPC in Georgia since 2002 and has experience supervising other counselors. Over the years she has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, co-occurring concerns, family conflict, low self-esteem, and problems with sleep and grief.

Kay uses a mix of approaches based on what each person needs. She draws on acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical skills, emotionally-focused methods, and client-centered listening. Sessions often include practical skills, emotional reflection, and steps to change unhelpful patterns.

She found that virtual work during the COVID pandemic made it easier for many people to meet at times that fit their lives. Kay emphasizes a respectful, validating style so people feel heard and safe to try new ways of coping.

People who are ready to work on anger, relationship issues, addiction, caregiving stress, or life transitions may find her straightforward, steady approach helpful. She invites those seeking more balance and clearer direction to begin a conversation and see if it feels like a good fit.

Online care built around practical approaches

Kay often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that match their values. This approach can help with anger, anxiety, and life changes by focusing on what matters most rather than fighting unwanted feelings.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. This method teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger, depression, or stress.

Finding the right approach is a joint process. Kay will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus and skill practice over time.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. During virtual sessions people can fit meetings into busy schedules, meet at different hours, and avoid travel time. Some formats also make it easier to have a shorter check-in or to choose a session that doesn’t require video, depending on practical needs.