- Compassionate listener
- Focus on practical tools
- Experience with trauma
About Amanda
Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and parenting challenges. She also works with concerns like ADHD, grief, addiction, intimacy issues, and career or life transitions. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she aims to tailor sessions to each person's needs.
Kayes draws on relationship-focused and practical approaches to help people feel steadier and more in control. She uses ideas from attachment-based and client-centered work to strengthen connection and understanding. She also applies cognitive behavioral strategies to address difficult thoughts and DBT skills to manage intense emotions.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Conversations focus on what matters now and on small steps that can change daily life. The therapist listens first, then helps set goals and build tools clients can use between meetings.
With 24 years of professional experience, Kayes brings long-term clinical perspective without making things more complicated. She emphasizes clear communication and cooperation in creating a plan that fits each person’s life and goals.
People drawn to adoption and foster care topics will find that area listed among her focuses. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking so they know what to expect.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and expectations. In therapy this often means exploring patterns in close relationships and practicing new ways of connecting that reduce anxiety and conflict. Client-centered therapy centers on listening and understanding the person in front of the therapist, letting the client set the pace and goals for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches concrete techniques to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying one approach for a while, then adding skills or attachment work as needed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and provide a way to check in during life transitions. For some people a shorter check-in works well on a workday, while others prefer a longer session for deeper work. Licensed professionals can help decide what session length and rhythm will work best.
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Experience
24+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting and relationship concerns, addictions, ADHD, grief, and related issues. Adoption and foster care matters are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style blends client-centered listening with attachment-based thinking and cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on practical steps and skill-building to address feelings and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns from trauma to day-to-day stressors.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.