Kay Saunders, LPC

Kay Saunders is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 22 years of experience helping people cope with stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. She works with adults who are ready to make changes and want practical ways to feel more in control. Her style is steady and person-focused, with an aim to help clients find hope and direction.

She uses a holistic lens that looks at mental, physical, spiritual, social, and educational needs. Sessions are client-centered, so the person's goals guide the pace and tools used. Kay includes techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help change unhelpful patterns and manage strong feelings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear in her work, helping people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and act on values that matter. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques may be used when relationships and communication are a key part of the concern. She blends these approaches rather than relying on a single method.

When grief, end-of-life issues, or aging concerns come up, Kay draws on experience in hospice and geriatric-related counseling to address practical and emotional needs. She also helps with parenting stress, career transitions, and social anxiety by focusing on small, achievable changes.

Clients can expect clear listening, validation, and collaborative planning. The goal is steady progress toward more meaningful daily life and better coping with life changes.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kay often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy appears in her work as well; ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and commit to actions that reflect their values and priorities.

She also brings a client-centered stance to online sessions, focusing on listening and following the person's goals. Finding the right approach is part of the work together, and she will help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences in a collaborative way.

Online formats offered include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when bandwidth permits, phone sessions can be easier when video is not practical, chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins and ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and keep momentum between meetings.