Kay Suttle-Field, LPC

(She/Her) |

Counselor:

Adults, Children, Families, Parents, Teens, Tweens

Kay has a passion for working with clients at any point in their journey, from childhood to later in life. She takes a relational approach to therapy work and values the opportunity to help clients gain new perspectives on the challenges they face. She is experienced in addressing issues related to anxiety, depression, social difficulties, trauma, and other life transitions.

Kay is a great listener and really takes notice of her clients, tuning in to what they need in order to feel understood. Kay is trained in EMDR and various types of play therapy (Certified Synergetic Play Therapist) and she incorporates mindfulness and cognitive-behavioral strategies into her practice. Additionally, Kay worked in education for several years and has extensive knowledge about learning needs and school systems. Kay enjoys supporting clients with increasing their self-awareness, discovering new solutions, improving communication, and enhancing their personal strengths.

Areas of Specialty

Life Transitions
Anxiety/Depression
Emotional Regulation
Parent/Child Relationship
Trauma

Fees

$155 per session for individuals

Practice Location(s)

Why Therapy?

As a teacher, school counselor, and parent, I realized that people of all ages desire a safe space to express their thoughts, ideas, concerns, and emotions whether it is through talking, playing, writing, creating, or moving. I decided to become a therapist so that I could offer the time and a judgement-free environment for individuals to address their needs.

Professional Motivation

I feel honored to facilitate the therapeutic process for an individual to discover his/her inner strength, confidence, appreciation, and healing.

Education

M.Ed., Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lamar University M.A, Education of the Hearing Impaired from Texas Woman’s University B.S., Education of the Hearing Impaired/Elementary Education Texas Woman’s University.
Certifications: National Certified Counselor, School Counselor, Classroom Teacher Generalist Grades EC-4, Elementary Self-Contained Grades 1-8, Deaf/Hard of Hearing Grades PK-12, English as a Second Language Supplemental Grades EC-12

Hobbies

My energy is rejuvenated by spending time with my spouse, children, pets, family, and friends. I enjoy hiking, camping, swimming, biking, time at the beach, baking cookies, sharing a meal with family and friends, decorating for the holidays, and playing games. I also love listening to podcasts and reading historical fiction.

Previous Occupations

I have spent my professional career in education. I love school! I have worked as a general education elementary school teacher, and a teacher for the deaf/hard of hearing at the preschool, elementary, middle, and high school levels. I have also worked as an elementary school counselor. Currently, I am a school counselor for Austin ISD deaf/hard of hearing program. Other jobs that have shaped me include working in the kitchen of a nursing home, waitressing, selling Christmas trees, working for a florist, babysitting, and dog walking.