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