Kay Ibarra, LPC

Georgia · 29 years in practice

Kay Ibarra, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn.

License and registration

LPC, Georgia: LPC003671 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1275979601 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 29
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Kay

Kay Ibarra, LPC, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier. Her approach tends to be straightforward and grounded, aimed at easing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or family tensions.

She has worked as a licensed therapist since 1992 and has practiced in Georgia since 2002. Much of her career has included community behavioral health and independent practice, giving her wide exposure to different kinds of problems and life stages.

Background and approach

Over the years she has supported people facing trauma, addiction, grief, parenting challenges, career shifts, and sleep or mood struggles. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to each person. She draws on existential ideas that help people find meaning, acceptance and clearer values.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered methods to build practical skills for coping and communication. Kay aims to create a calm, validating space where people can speak openly about shame, guilt, family of origin issues, or caregiving stress.

She helps people untangle overwhelming emotions, set realistic goals, and try small changes that add up over time. Her background in varied settings means she can offer both short-term coaching-style work and longer-term therapy. Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kay lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
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
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Kay names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Existential Therapy invites people to talk about meaning, choices, and what matters most in their life; it can help with feelings of emptiness, life transitions, and questions about purpose. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them and taking action toward chosen values, which can reduce avoidance and increase day-to-day coping. Client-Centered Therapy centers on a nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist reflects and supports the person's own insight and growth.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you learn what helps. That collaborative process helps people feel more confident about which tools to use and when to try something different.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video lets you see facial cues for deeper conversations. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth or not being on camera is preferable. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, quick coaching moments, or when people need to fit sessions into a busy day.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Kay commonly address?

She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, trauma and relationship or family problems among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

She practices in a collaborative, down-to-earth way that focuses on coping skills, values, and small practical changes.

How long has she been practicing?

Kay has 29 years of experience as a licensed therapist, bringing work in community behavioral health and independent practice to sessions.

Where is she located and what are her credentials?

She practices in Georgia and holds the LPC credential, listed as GA LPC.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How does the cost of sessions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

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