At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Indiana / 39001665A
- NPI
- 1508981093
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Indiana
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivational support
- Values focused
- Person centered
About Kay
Kay Plasterer-Chu is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience in Indiana. She uses a warm, person-focused style to help people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Her approach invites honest conversation and steady support when making difficult changes.
Clients can expect straightforward, respectful listening and help naming what matters most. Kay creates space for thoughts and feelings to be shared without judgment. She encourages practical steps and small experiments that fit a person’s life and values.
Her work draws on Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and direction, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the person’s experience. She also integrates Emotionally-Focused and Jungian ideas when they serve the work.
Kay has helped people tackle relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, addictions, parenting stress, and career or life transitions. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, and communication problems.
Her practice recognizes the courage it takes to start therapy. She partners with people who want practical ways to cope and to move toward clearer goals. The focus is on realistic, sustainable steps rather than quick fixes.
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How these approaches work online
Motivational Interviewing helps people explore their reasons for change and build motivation in small steps. Online sessions can use that approach to set realistic goals and try new habits between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking actions that matter despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It often includes brief exercises and values-based planning that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience and pacing, giving space to be heard and to decide the next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Kay will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and situation. She listens to what is most helpful and adjusts strategies as the relationship develops.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when time is tight, while others use longer blocks for deeper conversation. Because the biography does not specify which session formats are offered, confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to continue therapy through life transitions and to practice new skills between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingAdditional focus areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kay commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, focusing on listening, clear goals, and practical steps. Motivational Interviewing is used to explore readiness for change.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Indiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers