Meet Kay

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Kay Prothro has been working with patients and clients on human potential and human development issues for over 45 years.

As a Menninger–trained psychotherapist in private practice in New York City, Kay specializes in working with Adults, Adult Development, and Couples Therapy. She has spearheaded many innovative health programs nationally for groups, families, couples, and individuals.

As a personal life coach, Kay works with her clients by focusing on finding strategies relating to mind–body–spirit wellness and healthy conscious living. Her primary areas of focus include interpersonal and family relationships, life–challenging illnesses, grief counseling, aging, life transitions, and stress management.

After completing The Menninger Post Graduate Fellowship Program, Kay furthered her education at the Institute for Life Coach Training and the Blanton–Peale Graduate Institute. She originally trained as a psycho–dynamic psychotherapist and has since become known for consolidating transpersonal, intergral, and cognitive behavorial perspectives into her work.

For more information about either therapy or life coaching, email Kay by clicking the “Contact” button on the menu bar above or call her at
212-924-0805 to schedule a consultation. Psychotherapy sessions are always an in person meeting at her Manhattan office. Life coaching services may be conducted in person, by telephone, or online either by email, messengering services, or Skype.

Meet Kay

Bio        Licenses        Education        Associations

Kay is licensed as a clinical social worker practicing in both New York and in Florida. She also holds the following certifications:

  • •   Licensed Clinical Social Worker [L.C.S.W.]
  • •   Academy of Certified Social Workers [A.C.S.W.]
  • •   Board Certified Expert in Theraputic Stress [B.C.E.T.S.]

Meet Kay

Bio        Licenses        Education        Associations

Kay has studied extensively and graduated from the following institutions:

  • •   Blanton–Peale Graduate Institute, Clinical Social Work [C.S.W.], with a focus in
            Spirit & Psychology
  • •   Institute for Life Coach Training
  • •   The Menninger Post Graduate Fellowship Program, Post Masters in Psychiatric
            Social Work
  • •   University of Denver, Master of Social Work [M.S.W.]
  • •   Washburn University, Bachelor of Arts [B.A.] in Social Work & Sociology

Meet Kay

Bio        Licenses        Education        Associations

Kay is proud to be a member of the following professional associations and organizations:

  • •   National Association of Social Work [A. C. S. W.]
  • •   American Psychotherapy Association [Diplomat]
  • •   New York State Society for Clinical Social Work [Fellow]
  • •   American Academy of Experts in Theraputic Stress [Diplomat]

Kay is also registered with . . .

  • •   Online Therapy Institute
  • •   Health on the Net Foundation
  • •   LivePerson

. . . in addition to participating in the Global Wellness, Health & Wellness Product Information, Real Women on Health!, and Wellness as a Business Strategy discussion groups on LinkedIn.

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“ [Both psychotherapy and coaching involve] an advanced and specialized set of communication and relating skills used to move you forward in your life by identifying and achieving the goals that were previously out of reach. We will work together to find specific, new, and creative actions which will move you toward more fulfillment and balance in your life. ”
– Kay Prothro, M.S.W., A.C.S.W.