- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
About Kay
Kay Plasterer-Chu is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Indiana with 25 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, and depression. Kay also addresses issues like grief, sleep problems, addictions, parenting strain, anger, and career stress.
In sessions she aims to create an open environment where people can speak about thoughts and feelings without judgment. She encourages clients who want to make changes and offers steady support through the process. The first meetings focus on identifying what matters most and what small steps feel doable.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values. She also uses client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person’s experience, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in close relationships.
Kay has worked across a range of common life challenges for many years, including family-related struggles and family of origin issues. She talks through practical ways to handle difficult conversations, manage strong emotions, and rebuild routines after loss or major change.
People who come to her for help often want straightforward tools and regular check-ins. Sessions include discussing goals, trying out new ways of responding, and reflecting on progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the service matching steps to schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for ongoing anxiety, stress, and life changes when someone wants clearer direction on what matters. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and reflecting their experience back without judgment. This approach supports conversations about family patterns, self-esteem, and relationship concerns by keeping the client’s perspective central. Emotionally-Focused Therapy looks at how people respond in close relationships and helps identify and change repetitive interaction patterns. It is often used when relationship dynamics and attachment issues are a primary concern. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and recommend what to try based on goals, needs, and preferences. Choices are made together and can be adjusted as the sessions progress. Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how sessions might be scheduled to match work and family routines.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to family patterns?
She helps people who notice ongoing family roles and expectations are affecting their life. Family of origin issues and family problems are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people clarify values and shift unhelpful patterns. The work is practical and focused on small steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience as an LMHC in Indiana.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with an Indiana LMHC credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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