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May Kirby, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

May is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with May. View 18 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina

Recent reviews

May is absolutely amazing. She is easy to talk to and lets me talk through my thoughts in my feelings well giving me insights and ideas as to how to further help me understand and deal with my emotions

Reviewed September 2024

May is great. She has been super helpful and attentive during this process. I am so grateful for her.

Reviewed September 2024

More about May

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

Hello!

My name is May Kirby and I have eight years’ experience in an intensive outpatient mental health treatment setting. I am skilled in a variety of modalities, but my core belief is the therapeutic alliance is the catalyst to growth and change.

My love of people and their stories fuels my curiosity and motivation to discover and fortify your strengths through our therapeutic partnership.

How can we work together for your benefit?

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Addictions LGBT Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Family of origin issues Hoarding Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Phobias Social anxiety and phobia

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

May Kirby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386903680.

  • LPC · South Carolina · 6507 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for May Kirby

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

18 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped The best Great Easy Amazing Caring Helping Safe Supportive Wonderful

May is absolutely amazing. She is easy to talk to and lets me talk through my thoughts in my feelings well giving me insights and ideas as to how to further help me understand and deal with my emotions

Reviewed September 2024

May is great. She has been super helpful and attentive during this process. I am so grateful for her.

Reviewed September 2024

Compassionate and humble, she is easy to talk to!

Reviewed July 2024

I have tried sessions with many different therapists, at this point in my life. May Kirby was the first, and she set the bar so incredibly high. She is gentle when you need her to be, but isn’t shy at kindly offering advice or suggestions (and lots of books) when the time is right. She’s a great listener, and I generally leave sessions feeling better than when I went in. The best part, though, is her responsiveness. She encouraged me to write daily. I often failed, but when I didn’t, she recognized that and responded to my writing. That made me feel so incredibly heard. Thank you!

Reviewed June 2024

May has been integral in helping me navigate issues and setting boundaries. I can’t thank her enough!

Reviewed May 2024

I think that May is amazing and provides a safe environment for me to share all of my thoughts and feelings. I feel validated when I speak with her and I know that she is there to help me through my issues.

Reviewed March 2024

May creates a safe space where I feel like I can openly share without the fear of being judged. She also provides positive constructive feedback & coping tools.

Reviewed January 2024

So glad I decided go go therapy and getting match with a therapist who is so caring and understanding, supportive, and motivating. It makes me so hopeful for the future

Reviewed November 2023

Phenomenal! She is fantastic at working with the symptoms you have. Really, an excellent therapist.

Reviewed November 2022

She is literally the best. She helped me get through so much. She makes it very easy to open up and talk. I love her

Reviewed November 2022

It feels like May is walking with me; encouraging me, helping me recognise things and always providing support with my main aims and needs in mind. May gives me a lot of practical help and steps to follow which are really useful for me and I've incorporated so many things into my daily life. I feel very lucky to have been paired with her.

Reviewed March 2022

She's helped me accept myself and helped me realize that being different doesn't mean I'm a villain.

Reviewed February 2022

She the best. Really listens to what you have to say and she cares about it! Always giving me the help I need when I need it. Very sweet and kind. She really is the best!

Reviewed January 2022

May has been absolutely wonderful. She has helped me tease out issues and given me many different tools to help deal with them. She is supportive and kind and I always feel heard.

Reviewed January 2022

She seems very caring and understands the issues that I've explained to her.

Reviewed September 2021

Super kind. Great service and attitude.

Reviewed February 2021

May is a wonderful counselor and I feel lucky to have been paired with her. She has already helped me find a new perspective and it has only been a couple of weeks.

Reviewed January 2021

May Kirby is easily one of the best therapists I have ever had. I immediately connected to her. She is a great listener and genuinely wants you to succeed.

Reviewed November 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does May Kirby offer telehealth visits?

Yes. May Kirby works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does May Kirby speak?

May Kirby speaks English.

How many years of experience does May Kirby have?

May Kirby has 10 years of experience.

Where is May Kirby licensed to practice?

May Kirby is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Does May Kirby accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, May Kirby accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does May Kirby offer?

May Kirby offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with May Kirby?

May Kirby can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with May Kirby?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.