Kamay Gaboda, LCMHC, LPC

Kamay Gaboda is a licensed counselor who brings two decades of experience to sessions. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and addiction. Kamay uses practical approaches that focus on thoughts and everyday habits to help people find more manageable ways of coping.

She leans on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Those approaches guide the work in the room and shape specific tools people can use between sessions. The therapist emphasizes clear, hands-on techniques rather than abstract theory.

Her background includes work in community mental health centers and addiction treatment programs, with experience in individual, couples, and group settings. That history informs her ability to support people dealing with trauma, substance use concerns, and co-occurring mood conditions. She frames therapy around short-term goals and practical skills.

Kamay values a strong therapeutic relationship. She aims to create a space where someone can talk through difficult feelings and test new habits. Sessions often include exercises to reshape unhelpful thought patterns and build daily routines that support recovery.

Located in North Carolina, Kamay offers an approach focused on clear steps and everyday changes. People looking for help with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship struggles, or depression may find her style oriented toward actionable strategies and steady support.

Using evidence-based approaches in online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small, value-driven actions. It focuses on noticing thoughts without getting stuck and building habits that support chosen goals, which can help with anxiety, stress, and low mood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical exercises to shift unhelpful thinking and daily routines. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotions and improving how people express needs in close relationships; it can be useful for managing relationship distress and stronger emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about concerns, goals, and preferences and then suggest a mix of methods. That collaborative process helps match tools to what the person hopes to change and how they prefer to work in sessions.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from different locations. These practical benefits make it easier to practice new habits between meetings and maintain consistent momentum toward goals.