Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes", LPC

Experienced Colorado LPC focused on trauma recovery and relationships

Trauma informed care
Collaborative treatment planning
Family systems perspective

About Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes"

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 24 years of clinical experience. She brings decades of work supporting people through depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, relationship challenges, family conflict, and parenting concerns. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a strengths-focused stance that honors each person’s unique history and resilience.

Kayes integrates person-centered care with solution-focused and family systems perspectives, and she is trauma informed in her work. She collaborates with clients to shape conversation and treatment plans so they reflect individual needs, values, and goals. That collaborative tailoring helps address practical challenges as well as deeper patterns related to attachment, boundaries, and emotional regulation.

She frames therapy as a courageous step toward greater fulfillment and well-being, offering steady support and empowerment throughout the process. Amanda Kayes-Carson aims to create an environment where people feel heard and understood while working toward meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" have?

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" has 24 years of professional experience.

Is Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: CO LPC LPC.0003782.

In which languages does Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" located?

She is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" as my therapist?

You can work with Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" work with international clients?

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" uses several evidence-informed approaches to guide her online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns developed early in life and how they influence current relationships - it can be helpful for attachment issues, trust concerns, and relationship repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the client's lead, supporting self-discovery and personal growth for issues like self-esteem, life transitions, and coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress by changing unhelpful thinking and responses.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amanda Kayes-Carson "Kayes" works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adjusts methods over time so the therapy fits the client's needs.

Online sessions - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - expand access and flexibility. These formats allow clients to connect from home or while traveling, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are difficult, all while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can adapt approaches for virtual delivery.

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