Office location: Houston, Texas
YOUR NEXT STEPS
1. SCHEDULE your first consult
2. SELECT your comfy confidential place to talk
2. SELECT your comfy confidential place to talk
Call or email us to schedule for first (free) phone consult. All consults and sessions are confidential and conducted with HIPPA-compliant privacy and security measures.
2. SELECT your comfy confidential place to talk
2. SELECT your comfy confidential place to talk
2. SELECT your comfy confidential place to talk
For online sessions, simply find a cozy place that's secure and safe to have a confidential conversation with Dr. Kay Towns.
Most telemental health sessions will be video, however,
some sessions can also be done over the phone.
If you prefer in-office sessions, please contact us to find out more.
3. SHARE your struggles
4. SCHEDULE your next appointment
4. SCHEDULE your next appointment
Whether it's your first consult or one of your ongoing counseling sessions, we help make sharing your struggles easier. Dr. Towns works with each client to assess the problems, customize a treatment plan, and implement that plan towards helping clients move forward and live their best life.
4. SCHEDULE your next appointment
4. SCHEDULE your next appointment
4. SCHEDULE your next appointment
At the end or your session, you can easily schedule your next appointment directly or request your next session online through our website. Scheduling early helps us ensure we can meet you during the days and times that work best for you.
About Me
Hello, I'm Dr. Kay Towns, and I look forward to hearing your story. I'm a skilled and empathetic counselor with a passion and dedication to helping people of all backgrounds move forward in their lives. I live and work in Houston, Texas offering counseling services to adults, couples, and families throughout all of Texas. I have training and experience treating many mental health issues, including co-existing conditions. Some of my areas of counseling expertise include anxiety, depression, grief/loss, bipolar, spiritual issues, life transitions, stress management, PTSD, and relationship problems. My professional counseling license is held in the state of Texas (LPC license 75474) and also in the State of Arizona (LPC-18730).
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and also serve as an ordained minister in The United Methodist Church (order of deacon). I find this background deeply useful in working with people of all walks of life and all faith traditions, including those who do not embrace a faith background but who are searching for meaning or spirituality. My therapeutic approach is to provide non-judgmental evidenced-based support and feedback to help effectively address personal life challenges.
In addition to offering online counseling services (video and phone) I also offer in-office counseling in Houston, Texas in a private practice setting. To learn more about my in-office counseling practice, request information by clicking on the "Contact Us" button below.
Education & Training
Dr. Kay Towns:
- Doctor of Professional Counseling (DPC) earned from Mississippi College
- Master's degree in counseling (MAC) earned from Houston Graduate School of Theology
- Completed clinical training at The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas
- Licensed in Texas as a professional counselor (LPC)
- Earned master's degree in theological studies (MTS) from Southern Methodist University
Bio-Psycho-Social + Spiritual
To support a more holistic paradigm, Dr. Towns supports the biopsychosocial-spiritual model of care. In addition to being a Licensed Professional Counselor, she is also an ordained minister in The United Methodist Church (order of deacon) and finds this background deeply useful in working with people of all faith traditions, and with those who do not embrace a faith background but who are searching for meaning or spirituality.
Dr. Towns was the first chaplain intern at The Menninger Clinic (Houston, Texas) since the 1980s and also the first LPC to be accepted and complete a practicum and internship at The Menninger Clinic.
Serving In the Community
In addition to serving others through counseling, Dr. Towns provides workshops and presentations in the community on the topic of mental health, and works to support mental health awareness and stand up against stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Towns also is an adjunct college professor who teaches a doctoral-level counseling class.
Online Counseling
Video Sessions
Dr. Kay Towns, DPC, LPC, MAC, MTS
Phone Sessions
Phone Sessions
Dr. Kay Towns, DPC, LPC, MAC, MTS
Phone Sessions
Towns Counseling offers confidential counseling sessions via video and phone using secure HIPPA-compliant platforms that are safe and user-friendly.
Dr. Kay Towns, DPC, LPC, MAC, MTS
Dr. Kay Towns, DPC, LPC, MAC, MTS
Dr. Kay Towns, DPC, LPC, MAC, MTS
Fees
Fees
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE FOR FEES
Fees vary per service type and length, so please contact our office to discuss costs associated with the type of service you need.
Sliding Fee Scale is available for qualifying clients.
Counseling is available for residents in the states of Texas or Arizona.
Private Pay
At this time, we do not participate in or accept payment from any commercial health insurance plans (including Medicaid or Medicare). Payment documentation will be provided to you for those wishing to file with their insurance for reimbursement purposes. Payments are due at the time of service and can be made via PayPal (see payment section located at the bottom of this webpage).
Notes
Dr. Kay Towns, Towns Counseling, and KT Counseling PLLC do not participate in any programs involving legal issues. Also, we do not participate in court hearings nor complete paperwork for short-term disability or family medical leave act. Please contact your Medical Doctor or Psychiatrist with these types of requests.
Appointments
All services are by appointment only. An initial phone conversation is offered, which is free of charge. While Towns Counseling offers quality counseling care, some counseling settings may not be the ideal setting for every client/patient. We value your time and your money and do not want to set up an appointment if you might be better served elsewhere, so an initial (free) phone conversation is required prior to your first scheduled appointment.
Phone and Video Appointment Policy
Standard counseling rates for Dr. Kay Towns apply to all phone/video counseling sessions.
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to make your scheduled appointment, please give us as much notice as possible so that we can make that time slot available for another client. If you do not cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, we will need to bill you in-full for the missed service.
Helpful Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIH)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The Menninger Clinic
Mental Health.Gov
The Trevor Project
Mental Health Resources
Payments
Online payment
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- PAYMENT AMOUNTS VARY per type and length of service.
- Payments are expected at the time of service.
- Clients will be informed of fees in advance of services.
