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