Advance Behavioral Health Services

Abigail (Abby) Kay, M.A.

Therapist

Abigail (Abby) Kay is currently a 3rd year candidate for her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Adler University in Chicago. She is from New Baden, IL and received a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY. Abby had also received a certification in Child and Adolescent Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Previously, she completed her diagnostic practicum at Advanced Behavioral Health Services and worked with individuals from pre-school to older adults. She also has previous experience with working alongside ADHD individuals of all ages, as well as immigrant populations.

Areas of expertise include:

• Mood Disorders (Depression. Bipolar disorder)

• Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, OCD, Panic Disorder and Social Anxiety Disorder)

• Post traumatic or Acute stress

•Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders

• Children & Adolescents

• Neurodivergent Disorders (ADHD / Autism Spectrum)

• Immigrant Individuals and families

•LGBTQ+ individuals

Treatment Modalities include:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Humanistic/Existential Therapy

• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

• Narrative Exposure Therapy

•Gestalt Therapy

Adlerian Therapy

Psychodynamic Therapy