Therapist profile
May Kirby, LPC
South Carolina
LPC counselor - Anger and Trauma focus
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, South Carolina / 6507
- NPI1386903680
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationSouth Carolina
About
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment work
About May
May Kirby is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship trouble, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, LGBT issues, grief, intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, anger, career changes, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
She spent many years in an intensive outpatient mental health treatment setting. That background shaped a practical, no-nonsense approach. She values the working relationship and uses it to support change rather than relying on jargon or rigid protocols.
In sessions she listens to the story and helps people notice patterns that keep problems repeating. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to test unhelpful thoughts and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take meaningful action. Attachment-based ideas are used to look at how early relationships influence present reactions.
May also uses client-centered methods to keep the focus on the person in front of her, and existential ideas to tackle questions about purpose and meaning when life feels unsettled. She explains tools plainly and practices them together with clients so skills are usable between sessions.
Her work suits people who want practical steps for day-to-day problems as well as space to reflect on deeper issues. To begin she asks simple questions, helps set short-term goals, and checks what is working as therapy progresses.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It suits people dealing with chronic worry, avoidance, or mounting resentment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thought and behavior patterns that keep problems stuck; it offers practical exercises for anger, anxiety, and mood changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current reactions and can help when anger or intimacy issues trace back to trust and safety in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will review what you want to change, try methods that fit your goals, and adjust plans as you see what helps. That collaborative process means techniques are picked for usefulness, not ideology.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are currently available before booking. In general online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life moments and bring those experiences back into sessions for discussion.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, grief, sleep and eating concerns, parenting stress, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style centers on the therapeutic relationship and practical skill-building. Sessions combine conversation with hands-on techniques from CBT and ACT to address day-to-day problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience, including work in intensive outpatient mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, practicing in South Carolina.
Does she work with people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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