
Kaimare (Kai) Laird
(He/Him/His)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licensed therapist and performance consultant helping you transform challenges into opportunities for growth and achievement.
Welcome! I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Mental Performance Consultant who combines traditional therapy with performance psychology to help you thrive. Born in Trinidad and Tobago and having worked with diverse clients across the U.S., I bring a unique perspective to supporting your growth and well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based therapy techniques with performance enhancement strategies, creating a powerful framework for both healing and achievement. Whether you're managing anxiety, navigating life transitions, seeking peak performance, or working through relationship challenges, we'll develop practical solutions tailored to your goals. In our sessions, you'll experience a collaborative partnership focused on creating lasting positive change. I offer more than traditional talk therapy – you'll gain concrete tools for managing stress, building resilience, improving focus, and optimizing performance in all areas of life. With over a decade of experience working with professionals, athletes, students, and families, I understand how to help you transform challenges into opportunities for growth.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Anxiety
- Athletic Performance
- Athletic/Sports performance
- Burnout
- Career
- College and School Placement
- Depression
- Financial Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Special groups
- Athletes
- Professional Healthcare Providers
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Assessment/Evaluation
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Coaching
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Eclectic Approaches
- Positive Psychology
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$100 — $175per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- CareFirst – Virginia
- Cigna – Virginia
- Optima Health Plan – Virginia
- Optum – Virginia
- Sentara Healthcare – Virginia
- United Health Care – Virginia
- In-network insurance
- Package pricing
- Out-of-pocket
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Virginia Department of Health Professions
0701008701, Virginia
Certificates
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC)
Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
Education
Adler University
MA (Master of Arts in Counseling), 2015
University of Tampa
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2012