About Kamay
Kamay Gaboda is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. Kamay also addresses related problems such as abandonment, commitment struggles, dissociation, family problems, and substance misuse.
Her background includes work in residential and outpatient settings, at a community mental health center and a private addiction and mental health treatment facility. That work involved individual and group therapy and experience with substance use treatment. Those settings shaped how she supports people dealing with trauma and co-occurring concerns.
Kamay uses several clinical approaches to guide sessions rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered methods to respond to the issues a person brings. The exact focus and techniques are chosen with the person in session.
Sessions usually emphasize clear goals, practical skills, and attention to relationships and emotion patterns. She has substantial experience addressing addiction and trauma-related issues alongside mood and anxiety problems.
If you are a young adult facing pressures around leaving home, work, study, identity, or relationships, she has experience helping people at this life stage think through next steps and manage stressors. To confirm current session options and formats, please check the booking details before scheduling.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, feeling stuck, and stress when decisions feel hard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and practicing new ways of responding. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with addiction. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and reducing impulsive behaviors. It can be helpful for people who struggle with intense mood swings, self-destructive habits, or relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss what feels most useful and adjust methods based on a person's goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs. This is a collaborative process where techniques are tried and refined together.
Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, and remove the need to be on camera for an entire visit if that helps someone engage. Confirm the exact session formats offered before booking so you know how appointments are scheduled and delivered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia, Connecticut, Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and LGBT issues, plus related areas like abandonment and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of approaches and tailors techniques to what a person needs, drawing from ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in residential and outpatient addiction and mental health settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds NC LCMHC and SC LPC credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.