Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott, LPC

Dr. Arkaya "Kady" Williams-Abbott brings three decades of hands-on experience helping adults navigate relationship challenges, addiction, mood struggles, and life transitions. She works with men and women who are facing substance use disorders, including alcoholism and drug addiction, as well as those coping with serious mental illness. Her practice also addresses common concerns such as depression, anxiety, marital difficulties, and the stress of adjusting to new circumstances like a move, a job change, or becoming newly single or divorced.

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor - LPC - licensed in the state of Alabama. Her clinical training includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her therapy style centers the client by drawing on client-centered principles while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Stages of Change techniques to support practical progress.

Clients who work with her can expect a collaborative approach that focuses on clarifying the issues that feel most pressing and building actionable steps toward change. She emphasizes respect, empathy, and partnership in the therapeutic process and regards counseling as a meaningful investment in personal well-being. She identifies as an ally and aims to create a supportive space for those seeking greater clarity and healthier relationships.