- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
About Kay
Kay Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 22 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and are aimed at people ready to make changes and gain more control over their circumstances.
Kay takes a client-centered approach that keeps the person’s goals at the center of each session. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help name difficult emotions and shift unhelpful patterns. Her work also includes narrative and acceptance-based ideas when those fit a person’s situation.
In practice she listens, reflects, and offers tools that clients can try between sessions. That may include skills for managing worry, exercises to notice and change thinking patterns, or mindfulness practices for stress and mood. She also addresses communication problems and issues that arise with aging or end-of-life concerns.
Kay has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings during her career. That background informs practical steps she suggests for coping and for building routines that support daily life. She also brings experience with grief, hospice and end-of-life counseling and with social anxiety and isolation.
People who choose her tend to want straightforward, active work on problems they name. To get started clients use the site’s matching process and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are discussed.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on naming and working with emotions that shape relationship patterns and personal reactions. It helps people notice hard-to-name feelings and change how those feelings affect behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them, and it helps people clarify values and take committed steps toward those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers practical exercises to change thinking patterns and behavior.Choosing an approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful based on a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences. They may use a mix of EFT, ACT, and CBT techniques and will adjust the plan as work progresses.
Session formats and technical details are not specified here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy life because they can avoid commuting, schedule shorter check-ins, or choose a time that suits work and family commitments. Online sessions can also make it simpler to try mindfulness practices or between-session exercises with guidance from a licensed professional.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered with practical tools. She listens and uses techniques from EFT, CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and narrative approaches as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of counseling experience, including work in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and next steps.
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