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Kay Adkins

Compassionate, practical counseling for life’s complex challenges

LPC Colorado

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Kay

Kay Adkins is an LPC based in Colorado who supports people facing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, self-esteem struggles, relationship and intimacy-related challenges, grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, sleep problems, anger, and career-related stress.

Background and approach

Kay also focuses on areas such as aging and geriatric issues, gender dysphoria, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. With eleven years of experience, Kay brings sustained practice working across many clinical topics and client needs.

Her style emphasizes a collaborative, person-centered stance that honors each client’s priorities and pace while integrating practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing when useful. Kay’s training and years in the field include work in outpatient, residential, and in-home settings, and she draws on these varied experiences to tailor care to individual circumstances.

Kay values helping clients find clarity, confidence, and actionable steps forward through mutual respect, encouragement, and focused therapeutic work.

How Kay’s Approaches Translate to Online Care

Kay often blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to create collaborative, goal-focused online work. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and allowing the client to set the session’s direction, which can help when exploring values, identity, and emotional priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete strategies for identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and sleep issues.

Determining the right mix of methods is a collaborative process. Kay will work with each person to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust the approach based on what seems most helpful for the client’s needs and preferences. This partnership helps tailor sessions so they remain practical and personally meaningful.

Online formats available include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into daily life while using approaches like CBT and client-centered listening in ways that fit the person’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Kay work with?
She supports a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, addictions, bipolar mood concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, and career stress among others.
What is Kay’s therapeutic approach and style?
Kay practices a primarily client-centered style that lets the client lead while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques when they fit the client’s goals and needs.
How long has Kay been practicing?
Kay has eleven years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy across a variety of settings.
What credentials and where is Kay licensed?
Kay holds the LPC credential and is licensed with CO LPC LPC.0014427 and MO LPC 2012024649, and practices from Colorado.
Does Kay offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and Kay is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients may work with Kay via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kay?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to Kay’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Colorado, Missouri

Languages

English