- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment-based
About May
May Kirby is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with ten years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, addictions, ADHD, and issues related to family of origin. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
May spent much of her career in an intensive outpatient mental health setting. That work exposed her to a wide range of mood and behavior concerns. It also shaped how she uses several therapeutic methods to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
Her approach centers on building a strong therapeutic relationship first. From there she uses practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and to clarify values-based action. Attachment-based ideas are included when early relationship patterns seem relevant to current problems.
In sessions she focuses on specific, doable steps rather than abstract theory. Conversations cover what’s happening now, what patterns repeat, and what small changes could feel different in daily life. She also works with practical matters like sleep, eating, and coping with life transitions.
Clients can expect straightforward talk about goals and methods. Costs vary with location and sessions operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choosing actions that align with personal values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches specific skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is helpful for mood disorders, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationship patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses; it can be useful when family of origin or attachment issues shape present-day difficulties.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss how these methods relate to a person's goals and preferences and will adapt the plan together with the client. The focus is on practical steps and clear goals rather than labels.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use online work to cover the same goal-focused skills training and discussion used in office sessions, while keeping the practicalities of scheduling and access in mind.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, addictions, ADHD, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
She emphasizes a strong therapeutic relationship and uses practical strategies to address patterns and day-to-day problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including work in an intensive outpatient mental health setting.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina.
Which languages does she use for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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