- CBT
- EMDR
- Social anxiety support
About Kolbe
Kolbe Gray is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with eight years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also focuses on post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
Kolbe keeps sessions straightforward and practical. She listens to what a person already knows about their situation and builds on existing strengths. Conversations focus on small, manageable steps people can take between sessions to reduce symptoms and regain momentum.
Her approach includes cognitive behavioral work to help recognize and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing to address memories that continue to cause intense distress. These methods are described in plain terms during early meetings so people understand what to expect.
Kolbe aims to help people increase confidence and coping skills. She works through relapse prevention and motivation strategies when addiction is part of the picture. For social anxiety and phobia she breaks social tasks into doable pieces and practices them in session when appropriate.
Sessions balance problem-solving with emotional support. Practical plans, short skills practice, and regular check-ins are common. People who want to begin select the online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How Kolbe uses CBT and EMDR in online work
Kolbe commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT involves breaking problems into clear parts, practicing new responses, and building skills people can use between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve mood.She also uses eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, known as EMDR, to address distressing memories and the emotions tied to them. EMDR guides attention while a person reviews difficult memories so those memories feel less overwhelming over time.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kolbe will discuss how CBT or EMDR might fit a person's goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed. The choice of techniques is based on the client's needs, progress, and comfort level.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during workday breaks or from different locations. They also allow for shorter check-ins or longer therapeutic sessions depending on what works best for the person.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional focus on post-traumatic stress and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
The style is practical and skills-focused, using short exercises and step-by-step plans to address thoughts, behaviors, and real-life challenges.
How much experience does she have?
Kolbe has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
Kolbe does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.