Kay Roberson
I specialize in supporting adults as they navigate major life transitions, including divorce, an empty nest, the loss of a loved one, retirement, or a career change. These experiences can bring uncertainty, grief, and new possibilities. Therapy can offer a place to make sense of what’s changing and consider what you want for the next chapter. My approach is eclectic and informed by training in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI). I aim to build a warm, collaborative relationship where you can share your story, feel heard, and explore new perspectives. I’ll support you while also gently challenging you toward growth and the changes that feel meaningful to you. My perspective is shaped by my upbringing with spiritual, southern parents and by the progressive California communities where I was raised. Together, these influences inform a practice that values reflection, openness, and respect for each person’s unique experience.
First session
In our first session, I hope to offer a calm, welcoming space where you can share what feels important at your own pace. We’ll begin getting to know one another and exploring what brought you to therapy, what you’d like support with, and what you hope may change. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to begin. I hope you leave feeling listened to, respected, and a little more comfortable about the process. We may also start to identify what feels most important to focus on and consider a possible next step. My intention is for our first session to feel collaborative, without pressure to share more than you’re ready to. We would also discuss some practical aspects of therapy such as, confidentiality etc, answering questions about therapy, as well as possibly agree upon some goals for therapy.
Strengths
I bring a calm, accepting presence to my sessions, creating space where people can relax and feel free to be honest and authentic. I listen carefully, offer thoughtful insight when it may be helpful, and approach each person with encouragement and a willingness to keep learning about their experience. Growing up as the youngest of five and the only girl, I sometimes found it challenging to feel heard and seen. That experience has helped me recognize how important it can be to have space for your voice and story. My own life journey has also taught me that there is no single, “right” way to experience life—and that every person has value. I balance listening with gentle challenge by paying attention to both what someone says and their body language. When a person feels an urgency to keep sharing, I make room for their story. I aim to validate their perspective, and when the moment feels right, use silence, thoughtful questions, or a gentle challenge to invite deeper reflection. My goal is to support each person in a way that respects their pace and helps them feel understood.
Ideal clients
As a Licensed Therapist, I am most equipped to serve adult and older adult women who are struggling through various life transitions or changes such as divorce, empty nest, new job, career change, menopause, retirement, grief/loss etc. Clients in these various life circumstances can present with mental distress exhibited by symptoms of depression, anxiety and many other notable mental health symptoms.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
As a Clinician, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a framework I use to assist clients to recognize how automatic thoughts about a real life situation or event can influence feelings, body response, and ultimately how one behaves. It is an effective way for clients to become more aware of automatic thoughts, evaluate and hopefully change them in an effort to diminish and/or eleviate resulting distress (i.e symptoms of anxiety, depression etc).
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing is utilized during session to increase service delivery effectiveness by enhancing engagement with, retention of, and long term behavior change of clients. It proves an effective tool to integrate with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
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Virtual sessions
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- CaliforniaLicense 106166