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Kirby McIlyar

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

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1650 38th Street, #100E, Boulder, CO 80301
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Available both in-person and online
1650 38th Street #100E Boulder, CO 80301
Let's Connect (720) 790-3873
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Finding your way forward doesn’t have to be something you do alone. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about your future, I’ll walk beside you with compassion, common sense, and practical strategies for feeling better and moving forward. I specialize in helping older teens and young adults who are navigating the challenges of transition—school, relationships, career choices, or personal priorities. This stage of life is full of potential for growth and development but can also bring intense pressure and confusion. Together, we’ll turn that uncertainty into confidence and direction.
As a therapist and former career counselor at the University of Colorado Boulder and the University of Denver, I’ve spent years helping students and young professionals find their footing and create lives that feel personally meaningful. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, and life transitions through strength-based and collaborative therapy.
You don’t have to figure it all out alone. As a mother of three boys—a recent grad, a college student, and a high schooler—I understand how challenging and overwhelming these years can be. I offer sessions in my central Boulder office, outdoors while walking, or online. If you’re ready to start feeling less stuck and more hopeful, let’s talk.
Call or Kirby McIlyar now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 790-3873

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1650 38th Street

#100E

Boulder, CO 80301 map

(720) 790-3873
My website
I offer therapy weekdays in person in my central Boulder office (reachable by several bus routes), online, or walking outside.
I specialize in Anxiety, Career Counseling and Depression 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Late teen to early adult specialist
Kirby McIlyar
Let's Connect (720) 790-3873
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

1650 38th Street

#100E

Boulder, CO 80301 map

(720) 790-3873
My website
I offer therapy weekdays in person in my central Boulder office (reachable by several bus routes), online, or walking outside.
I specialize in Anxiety, Career Counseling and Depression 
$130 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Late teen to early adult specialist
Kirby McIlyar

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $130

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Meritain Health
  • Quest Behavioral Health
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Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (720) 790-3873
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (720) 790-3873

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0003717 Kirby Ann McIlyar
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 25 years
  • Attended University of Denver, MA in Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2001
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I am credentialed as an ADHD coach.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873
"
I am credentialed as an ADHD coach.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression

Expertise

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Peer Relationships
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Women's Issues
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I specialize in late adolescence and young adulthood—times of growth and uncertainty. Most of my clients face challenges with relationships, anxiety, depression, or career direction. My style is warm, collaborative, and encouraging as we build confidence and clarity through evidence-based tools and practical habits. Clients appreciate my sincere encouragement and collaborative problem solving.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873
"
I specialize in late adolescence and young adulthood—times of growth and uncertainty. Most of my clients face challenges with relationships, anxiety, depression, or career direction. My style is warm, collaborative, and encouraging as we build confidence and clarity through evidence-based tools and practical habits. Clients appreciate my sincere encouragement and collaborative problem solving.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape unhelpful thoughts, Solution-Focused strategies to create momentum, and a Strength-Based focus on what's already working. I also incorporate meditation and other self-soothing skills so you can calm strong emotions and feel more grounded in everyday life.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873
"
My approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reshape unhelpful thoughts, Solution-Focused strategies to create momentum, and a Strength-Based focus on what's already working. I also incorporate meditation and other self-soothing skills so you can calm strong emotions and feel more grounded in everyday life.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 790-3873

Location

Primary Location

1650 38th Street

#100E

Boulder, CO 80301

(720) 790-3873

Nearby Areas

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I offer therapy weekdays in person in my central Boulder office (reachable by several bus routes), online, or walking outside.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 790-3873
"
I offer therapy weekdays in person in my central Boulder office (reachable by several bus routes), online, or walking outside.
Photo of Kirby McIlyar, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Kirby McIlyar
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 790-3873