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01About Arkaya
Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott brings three decades of counseling experience to her work. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama and has helped many adults facing addiction, mood struggles, and life transitions.
Kady keeps sessions direct and person-focused. She listens first and then helps people name what matters most. Conversations aim to uncover patterns that cause pain and to try practical ways to change them.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Background and approach
Those years of training and practice shaped a steady, experienced style that many find reassuring. Kady commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to ground conversations in the person's experience. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking, and Motivational Interviewing to support change when someone feels stuck.
Narrative Therapy and Internal Family Systems ideas are woven into this mix when useful. Sessions focus on clear goals like reducing anxiety, managing cravings, improving communication, or coping with grief and life change. Kady frames counseling as a collaborative process where the person sets the pace and direction.
She describes herself as an ally who will help bring clarity to the issues clouding a person's life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Alabama)
- License 2849 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1154551091 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Arkaya lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Workplace issues
Methods Arkaya names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the methods Arkaya names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities, with the therapist listening actively and reflecting back what matters. It helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and teaches practical steps to test and change unhelpful thinking. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.
Motivational Interviewing supports readiness for change by exploring a person's values and ambivalence without judgment. It is often used alongside work on addiction or habit change.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past, then try methods that fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, chat can be a brief check-in, and messaging supports ongoing thoughts between meetings. These options make scheduling easier and help people keep therapy consistent around work and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What issues does Kady commonly help with?
She works with adults on addictions, depression, anxiety, trauma and relationship concerns, plus grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Kady uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration, then adds structured techniques to address thinking patterns and motivation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 30 years of experience working in counseling settings, including work with substance use and serious mental health concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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