Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes"
Hopeful, practical therapy for life transitions
LPC Colorado
- Experience
- 24 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Amanda
Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work.
Background and approach
She supports people coping with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, grief, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and a range of identity and intimacy-related issues. Kayes also addresses topics like compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, career concerns, and a variety of attachment and family dynamics including adoption, blended families, and caregiver stress.
Her practice emphasizes a respectful, compassionate stance that adapts to each client’s needs. Kayes draws from cognitive behavioral techniques alongside attachment-based and client-centered perspectives, integrating elements of dialectical and existential approaches when helpful.
She aims to co-create practical plans and meaningful insights, tailoring dialogue and interventions to promote clearer communication, healthier coping skills, and renewed confidence. Kayes frames therapy as a collaborative process and offers support for people ready to take steps toward greater well-being.
Approaches and Online Options for Practical Change
Kayes uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolbox and focuses on how early relationship patterns influence current bonds, helping people improve connection and communication in close relationships. She combines these with client-centered principles that prioritize the person’s own goals and lived experience, creating space for validation and collaborative problem solving.Finding the right approach is treated as a shared process; Kayes works with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, values, and goals. She tailors treatment plans over time, adjusting techniques and pacing based on client feedback and progress to ensure the work feels relevant and effective.
Online therapy with Kayes is offered through several formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. These options support flexibility in how and when people connect, allowing consistent access to therapeutic work while accommodating different communication preferences and life demands.
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Experience
24+ years
Licensed
Colorado
Languages
English