Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott, LPC

About Arkaya

Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott is a licensed professional counselor with three decades of clinical experience. She practices in Alabama and brings steady, practical support for people facing relationship strain, depression, anxiety, and addiction.

Kady speaks plainly and offers a straightforward way to work through problems so everyday life feels more manageable. She focuses on helping adults who are navigating major transitions - a new job, a breakup, or other life changes - and those trying to recover from substance use.

Background and approach

Kady uses conversational, client-centered meetings where the person’s priorities guide each session. Sessions aim to identify clear steps and build coping skills that fit real life. Kady draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot thinking patterns that contribute to distress and then practice different ways of responding.

She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who are ambivalent about change and to strengthen commitment to recovery. Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy help unpack how past experiences affect current relationships and identity. Her approach is practical and respectful.

She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals. Exercises and reflections between sessions are common to keep momentum going. Clients can expect a calm, honest conversational style without jargon.

Kady emphasizes collaboration and gently challenges unhelpful habits while highlighting strengths. The aim is clearer thinking, better communication, and steadier coping skills. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

She holds Alabama LPC 2849.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist follows the person's lead, listening closely and shaping sessions around what matters most to them; this approach helps when people need space to sort priorities and feel heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical exercises to break unhelpful patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Motivational Interviewing focuses on a person’s readiness to change and uses respectful conversation to build their own reasons for taking next steps, often helpful for addiction and behavior change.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. From there she blends methods and adjusts the plan so it fits the person’s life and needs rather than forcing a single technique.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These formats make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and travel. They also allow consistent follow-up and quick check-ins between full sessions, which helps keep progress moving forward.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kady often address?

She works with addiction, relationship strain, family issues, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and conversational, focusing on listening first and then setting practical goals the client can use between sessions.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has 30 years of experience working with adults, including people affected by substance use disorders and serious mental health concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Alabama, credential AL LPC 2849, and practices from that state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 30 years
Licensed: Alabama
Languages: English

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