Robert May

Robert May is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) practicing in Kentucky. He has worked as a therapist since 2011 and has focused on identity, mood, anxiety, trauma, and grief concerns. He began specializing with the LGBTQIA+ community in 2020 and brings 13 years of experience to his work.

His style is warm, interactive, and reflective. Sessions focus on listening first, then shaping practical next steps together. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion.

Robert draws on several approaches to fit each person’s needs. He uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person. He applies cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. He also integrates mindfulness and solution-focused techniques for moment-to-moment coping and short-term goals.

When trauma or grief is involved, he uses trauma-focused work to help people process and move forward at a pace that feels manageable. He aims to tailor conversations and the treatment plan to a person’s specific life circumstances, goals, and values.

If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, he offers steady support and practical guidance. He frames therapy as collaborative, with honest feedback and clear goals. The focus is on building skills that make daily life easier, not on labels or judgments.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the person. In practice this means the therapist reflects back concerns, asks gentle questions, and helps the client set goals that feel right to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily functioning; it uses simple, practical exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and try new actions. Mindfulness therapy trains awareness of present-moment experience, building skills to manage anxiety, stress, and strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then recommend methods that fit. That collaboration makes it easier to adjust techniques over time if something doesn’t feel helpful.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session formats offered. The biography does not list formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer audio-only conversations for lower bandwidth and less camera time, while others like video for face-to-face interaction. The therapist will work with clients to choose a setup that helps them stay engaged and make steady progress.