Therapist profile
Kay Ibarra, LPC
Georgia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Georgia / LPC003671
- NPI1275979601
- Experience29 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- CBT methods
- ACT practices
- Mindfulness skills
About Kay
Kay Ibarra is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 29 years of clinical experience, currently practicing in Georgia. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, grief, addiction, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, parenting strain, career worries, and related challenges.
Kay began her licensure in California and practiced in Louisiana before becoming an LPC in Georgia in 2002. She has worked in community behavioral health and in private practice. Over time she has supported people through abuse and trauma, co-occurring issues, life transitions, and communication problems.
Her style is grounded and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning skills, and checking what works between meetings. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered approaches to match methods to each person's needs.
In session Kay listens without judgment and helps people notice what is getting in the way of the life they want. She uses mindfulness and problem-solving tools alongside discussion to reduce reactivity and build coping skills. People bring specific situations and leave with concrete steps to try between sessions.
She moved more work online during the COVID pandemic when clients found it easier to meet at convenient times. Before booking, confirm the current session options. To begin, clients follow the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. Online sessions can guide practical exercises for handling anger and staying focused on what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into manageable pieces so people can test new reactions. In virtual meetings this often looks like identifying triggers, trying alternative responses, and reviewing what changed. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that reduce impulsive reactions; these skills can be practiced during sessions and applied in daily life.Determining which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose methods based on goals, life demands, and what feels useful. That choice can shift as progress is made and new challenges appear.
Kay moved some practice online during the COVID pandemic because clients found it easier to meet at convenient times. Confirm the current session options before booking; the site flow asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Online meetings can make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time, which helps keep consistent practice in place.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults who struggle with snapping at loved ones, built-up resentment, workplace frustration, and reactions to other people's anger.
What is the therapeutic style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, combining talk with skills practice such as mindfulness, emotion regulation, and cognitive restructuring.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 29 years of experience and has practiced in community behavioral health and private practice settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.