Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott, LPC
Experienced counselor focused on practical change
Book with ArkayaWorks with
- Anger
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
How Arkaya works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Arkaya
Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott is a licensed professional counselor in Alabama with three decades of experience. She commonly works with adults facing substance use, mood concerns, anxiety, grief, and relationship stress.
Kady focuses on helping people make practical changes and feel more in control of their lives. She began her studies with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and earned a Master of Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Background and approach
Her LPC credential reflects long-term clinical work with people managing addiction and serious mental health challenges. Kady uses clear, straightforward methods in sessions. She centers the person in therapy and pairs that outlook with cognitive behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Motivational Interviewing helps when people are unsure about change or need help building resolve. Clients can expect a calm, respectful conversation about goals and next steps. Kady helps people break big problems into manageable actions.
She pays attention to history, attachment patterns, and how past hurts keep showing up now. In addition to addictions and depression, Kady supports people dealing with anger, intimacy concerns, workplace stress, and midlife shifts. She also addresses issues like abandonment, communication problems, dissociation, and forgiveness.
Her approach aims to clarify what matters and to build realistic skills for day-to-day life.
What Arkaya works with
Everything Arkaya lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Arkaya's practice.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Midlife crisis
- Workplace issues
Approaches Arkaya lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first and helps shape sessions around what matters most to them. It supports people who need a listening space and a therapist who follows their pace and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. It helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and many daily problems by teaching straightforward tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to talk about change when someone feels unsure. It helps people uncover their own reasons for change and build motivation step by step, which is useful for addictions and habit-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and can combine techniques as needs evolve during treatment.
Online therapy offers a range of ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text allow quick reflections, brief coaching, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep regular contact while working toward change.
Questions people ask about Arkaya
What concerns does she help with?
She works with people facing addictions, depression, anxiety, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions. Additional focuses include abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and workplace stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, problem-solving, and building skills that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of experience working with adults, including long-term work with substance use disorders and serious mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a match and schedule a session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.