Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" , LPC

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 24 years of clinical experience. She brings a trauma-informed, respectful approach to work with individuals and families facing depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem, grief, intimacy, and career transitions. Her practice reflects a blend of person-centered values, strength-based strategies, solution-focused interventions, and family systems thinking, allowing her to tailor treatment to each person’s unique needs and life context.

Kayes emphasizes sensitivity and compassion in the therapeutic relationship and collaborates with clients to design practical, individualized plans for change. She prioritizes meeting people where they are, adjusting dialogue and techniques to fit personal goals and cultural background. Seeking support can be a courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life, and Kayes frames her role as a supportive, empowering presence during that process. Her training and long experience guide a balanced approach that honors resilience while addressing the challenges that bring people to therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amanda Kayes-Carson

Amanda integrates several established therapeutic approaches into online work to address emotional and relational concerns. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead and helps them clarify values, goals, and strengths - this approach is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.

Attachment-Based Therapy explores early and current relational patterns to understand how attachment influences present-day emotions and behaviors. It can support healing around abandonment, intimacy-related issues, family dynamics, and trauma-related relational difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with ADHD symptoms.

Finding the right approach is collaborative: Amanda works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility and accessibility, allowing people to engage in consistent treatment from diverse settings and schedules while working with licensed professionals trained to adapt these approaches to remote care.