Kathleen Stoltz Wilbanks, LPC

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, GA. Works with Stress, Depression and Relationship Issues. Sees clients online only. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and other plans. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Stress Management
• Depression
• Relationship Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Divorce
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Self Esteem
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Christian CounselingCounseling that brings Christian faith, scripture or prayer into therapy, for people who want their beliefs to be part of the work.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• EclecticUses techniques from several approaches, chosen to suit the person and the problem rather than following one model.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.

More details

Sessions

Online only

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Stress, Depression, Relationship Issues, Anger Management, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Bipolar Disorder, Coping Skills, Divorce, Grief, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Self Esteem, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Adventist Health Associates, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, Anthem, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth, Cigna EAP, Clover Health, ComPsych, Devoted Health, Firefly Health Plan, First Health, HealthSpring, Humana Medicare, JP Farley Corporation, Medicare, MultiPlan Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Optum, Optum Serve, Oscar Health, Quest Behavioral Health, Railroad Medicare, Tricare East - Out of Network, United Medical Resources (UMR), UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP, UnitedHealthcare / Optum Medicare, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH, Uprise EAP, Out of Network

Payment methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

University of West Georgia

Years in practice

13

Education & qualifications