Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes", LPC
Therapist in Colorado
Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 24 years of experience.
- Licensed inColorado
- LicenseLPC.0003782
- NPI 1174273379
- Experience24+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Amanda
Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado with 24 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction, ADHD, grief, and coping with life changes. Kayes keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused.
She listens first, then works with each person to form a clear plan. Conversations are practical and aimed at small, steady steps rather than quick fixes.
Background and approach
Her approach draws on attachment-based and client-centered ideas that look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills for emotion regulation when needed. Treatment is adapted to the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all method.
Kayes has supported people with complex histories, including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and co-occurring concerns like substance use and mood disorders. She pays attention to safety and coping skills when trauma or domestic violence are part of the story.
Sessions may include skill building, emotion regulation practice, exploring relationship patterns, and planning steps toward goals like improved communication or reduced anxiety. She frames progress as steady work done together, with respect and compassion guiding each step.
Credentials
- LPC (Colorado)
- License LPC.0003782 · expires August 2027
- NPI
- 1174273379 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Amanda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Amanda names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment work and practical skills through online sessions
Amanda uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions and connection patterns. That work helps people understand why they repeat certain patterns and supports steps toward healthier ways of relating.She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person's goals and pace, creating a space where the person guides the topics and the therapist follows. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, helpful for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals, needs, and what feels manageable. Treatment plans change as progress is made and new needs appear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and exercises, phone can be lower bandwidth, chat and text help with short check-ins or homework support. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, handle sudden stressors, and keep continuity of care when life gets in the way of in-person visits.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Areas supported include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, intimacy concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapist's style and approach?
Sessions are person-focused and practical. The therapist listens first, then helps set clear, manageable steps tailored to each person's needs.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She holds a Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has 24 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
Where is the therapist located and what credential is held?
The clinician practices in Colorado and is a Licensed Professional Counselor, abbreviated as LPC.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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