Family Therapy in Lexington, KY
I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
I provide therapy for a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, substance use, life adjustment/stress management, and career. My experience includes in-patient, university, community, and private practice settings. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and serve as the clinical director of a university training center for graduate students.
I have a Master's in Mental Health Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy.
I provide therapy for a range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, substance use, life adjustment/stress management, and career. My experience includes in-patient, university, community, and private practice settings. I am a board approved clinical supervisor and serve as the clinical director of a university training center for graduate students.
Olivia Williams, PhD, LPCA is a developmental psychologist and is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Kentucky specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and children & adolescent counseling. I have experience in a vast range of mental health specialties and have experience with different populations. I utilize an approach based on individualized needs, but some common approaches include person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Using personalized approaches allows me to explore all areas that may be impacting one’s overall wellbeing.
Olivia Williams, PhD, LPCA is a developmental psychologist and is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in Kentucky specializing in anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and children & adolescent counseling. I have experience in a vast range of mental health specialties and have experience with different populations. I utilize an approach based on individualized needs, but some common approaches include person-centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Using personalized approaches allows me to explore all areas that may be impacting one’s overall wellbeing.
Pursuing Resilience
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40504 (Online Only)
I have worked with a wide range of ages from 4-60+ providing providing individual, family and couples/marriage counseling.
Life can be a rollercoaster and sometimes hard to navigate on your own. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find your peace of mind and happiness in day-to-day life? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner(s) and feeling misunderstood? Struggling with feeling disconnected or has infidelity been an issue in your relationship/marriage? Are there unresolved issues in your familial relationships? Everyone could use a little help to address such issues from time to time.
I have worked with a wide range of ages from 4-60+ providing providing individual, family and couples/marriage counseling.
Life can be a rollercoaster and sometimes hard to navigate on your own. Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by life demands and struggling to find your peace of mind and happiness in day-to-day life? Are you struggling to communicate with your partner(s) and feeling misunderstood? Struggling with feeling disconnected or has infidelity been an issue in your relationship/marriage? Are there unresolved issues in your familial relationships? Everyone could use a little help to address such issues from time to time.
Em Bridge
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW-S
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40502
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
I want to help each of my clients find a sense of health - emotionally, physically, and sexually. Let's work together to sort through the things causing disruption in your everyday life including intimate relationships, sexuality, or general life transitions (starting or ending a relationship, coming out, exploring non-traditional relationships, etc.) I am committed to helping you move through anxiety, depression, family of origin issues, and shame in order to help you increase connections with yourself and your community.
Michael Shacklette
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40502 (Online Only)
I have worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in various types of settings, ranging from inpatient, crisis, the court system, community mental health, and private practice, and have had the pleasure of helping clients with a multitude of issues, including: trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, grief, and marital/ family conflict, etc.
Evening Availability -Maybe you are aware of what issues you need help to resolve and are needing help with the next step, maybe you have an “itch” that something is not quite right but you are not sure what direction to take, or maybe you are feeling lost or confused in this adventure we call life. I welcome all to participate in the therapy process regardless of where a person is in that journey. I am honored to meet every person in their current space, whether it means starting with building the beginning steps of insight or continuing work on a long-discovered issue.
I have worked with individuals from a variety of backgrounds in various types of settings, ranging from inpatient, crisis, the court system, community mental health, and private practice, and have had the pleasure of helping clients with a multitude of issues, including: trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, grief, and marital/ family conflict, etc.
Evening Availability -Maybe you are aware of what issues you need help to resolve and are needing help with the next step, maybe you have an “itch” that something is not quite right but you are not sure what direction to take, or maybe you are feeling lost or confused in this adventure we call life. I welcome all to participate in the therapy process regardless of where a person is in that journey. I am honored to meet every person in their current space, whether it means starting with building the beginning steps of insight or continuing work on a long-discovered issue.
Jordan Pfost
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40511 (Online Only)
I have knowledge and experience working with young children and adolescents dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, anger and family conflicts. My goal is to help my clients explore their own strengths and utilize these in developing safe, appropriate, and adaptable coping skills to deal with day to day obstacles.
I have knowledge and experience working with young children and adolescents dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression, anger and family conflicts. My goal is to help my clients explore their own strengths and utilize these in developing safe, appropriate, and adaptable coping skills to deal with day to day obstacles.
Alicia Chisholm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40503 (Online Only)
I am a veteran and a member of a military family, serving and helping others is an important part of my life.
Experiencing too many sleepless nights, struggling to emotionally connect with those your care about, or simple not reaching personal goals ? I believe in hope and that we all organically come equipped with the necessary tools. I like to describe my therapeutic approach as, you pick the vacation and I am the tour guide - pointing out highlights along the way but its your choice where you choose to spend some time.
I am a veteran and a member of a military family, serving and helping others is an important part of my life.
Experiencing too many sleepless nights, struggling to emotionally connect with those your care about, or simple not reaching personal goals ? I believe in hope and that we all organically come equipped with the necessary tools. I like to describe my therapeutic approach as, you pick the vacation and I am the tour guide - pointing out highlights along the way but its your choice where you choose to spend some time.
Dr. Michelle Muncy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCADC, CBIS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in relationships. Whether you are just starting out or struggling to find your way through a difficult time, I will help you identify your goals and walk alongside you until you get there.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in relationships. Whether you are just starting out or struggling to find your way through a difficult time, I will help you identify your goals and walk alongside you until you get there.
Emily Stein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MDiv, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
I utilize a client-centered approach with specific training in both eating disorders and trauma (such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, family-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion focused family therapy).
Feeling tired at 2 PM, thinking about snacking but worried about fitting into your outfit for tonight? Or experiencing intense emotions that seem out of control, whether too big or numb? If this sounds like you, let's chat. I focus on helping adolescents and adults with eating issues and trauma. I understand the rollercoaster of diet culture, emotions and the impact of trauma.
I utilize a client-centered approach with specific training in both eating disorders and trauma (such as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, family-based therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, emotion focused family therapy).
Feeling tired at 2 PM, thinking about snacking but worried about fitting into your outfit for tonight? Or experiencing intense emotions that seem out of control, whether too big or numb? If this sounds like you, let's chat. I focus on helping adolescents and adults with eating issues and trauma. I understand the rollercoaster of diet culture, emotions and the impact of trauma.
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? You’re not alone. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family dynamics, or simply finding meaning and purpose, I’m here for you. Change is never easy. Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves, and I hope to be someone that can help you reach your personal goals in a welcoming environment.
Feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck? You’re not alone. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family dynamics, or simply finding meaning and purpose, I’m here for you. Change is never easy. Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves, and I hope to be someone that can help you reach your personal goals in a welcoming environment.
We are a group of clinicians with a wide variety of specialities including play therapy, EMDR, CBT, couples and family therapies. With over 30 years of experience our clinicians treat age groups starting at 2 years through adult.
We are a group of clinicians with a wide variety of specialities including play therapy, EMDR, CBT, couples and family therapies. With over 30 years of experience our clinicians treat age groups starting at 2 years through adult.
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Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MEd, LPCC-S, MDiv
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509 (Online Only)
Having returned to my hometown of Lexington, I am eager to assist you with any life challenges you may face, including anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity issues, or any other unexpected difficulties.
Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I bring a unique blend of experiences that I think will help you to define and meet your goals. Now that I have returned to my hometown of Lexington, I would like to help you with any life challenge whether it be anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue that life throws at you.
Having returned to my hometown of Lexington, I am eager to assist you with any life challenges you may face, including anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity issues, or any other unexpected difficulties.
Whether you are looking to explore your individual journey, strengthen a relationship, or navigate the messiness that life's greatest challenges can bring, I would be honored to accompany you on your journey. I bring a unique blend of experiences that I think will help you to define and meet your goals. Now that I have returned to my hometown of Lexington, I would like to help you with any life challenge whether it be anxiety, depression, relationships, family stress, identity, or any other issue that life throws at you.
Often people come into my office wondering how and when things will get better, whether it is a parent bringing in their child they are not sure how to help after a traumatic event, or an individual just wondering how they will make it into next week. I believe in working with people through their crisis and into living fuller, healthier lives. This can look like individual sessions or even integration of family systems depending on the needs of each client.
Often people come into my office wondering how and when things will get better, whether it is a parent bringing in their child they are not sure how to help after a traumatic event, or an individual just wondering how they will make it into next week. I believe in working with people through their crisis and into living fuller, healthier lives. This can look like individual sessions or even integration of family systems depending on the needs of each client.
I'm a skilled, compassionate listening ear for you, your family, and/or your children.
My hope for you is that even when faced with hard changes, you are ready. People in our society may experience feeling hurt, betrayed, frustrated, anxious, or depressed. They may have uncomfortable feelings related to grief, divorce, parenting, or life transitions that are overwhelming. Let's collaborate with compassion, hope, and care to work through this sometimes messy life. I have experience using Somatic EMDR, self-compassion, mindfulness, and animal assisted therapy to facilitate insightful change. I know change is possible, my clients and I have experienced it. 9/17/2024: no sliding scale availability at this time.
I'm a skilled, compassionate listening ear for you, your family, and/or your children.
My hope for you is that even when faced with hard changes, you are ready. People in our society may experience feeling hurt, betrayed, frustrated, anxious, or depressed. They may have uncomfortable feelings related to grief, divorce, parenting, or life transitions that are overwhelming. Let's collaborate with compassion, hope, and care to work through this sometimes messy life. I have experience using Somatic EMDR, self-compassion, mindfulness, and animal assisted therapy to facilitate insightful change. I know change is possible, my clients and I have experienced it. 9/17/2024: no sliding scale availability at this time.
Paul S O'Neill
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40503
Engaging in therapeutic alliances with patients and clients for over 28 years, 13 of those years through Access Wellness Group in Lexington, I specialize in treating children and teens including behavioral management, and Bipolar/Depressive Disorders. I also specialize with anxiety disorders, trauma, and alcoholism/addiction (including the effects of addiction and dysfunction within the family system) applying individual, family, and marital counseling approaches. Treatment approaches include psychodynamic/insight therapy approaches, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma based CBT, and recovery dynamics.
Engaging in therapeutic alliances with patients and clients for over 28 years, 13 of those years through Access Wellness Group in Lexington, I specialize in treating children and teens including behavioral management, and Bipolar/Depressive Disorders. I also specialize with anxiety disorders, trauma, and alcoholism/addiction (including the effects of addiction and dysfunction within the family system) applying individual, family, and marital counseling approaches. Treatment approaches include psychodynamic/insight therapy approaches, Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma based CBT, and recovery dynamics.
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Lexington
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Verified Verified
Lexington, KY 40509
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
We offer individual counseling, psychiatry/medication management (virtual only), family counseling, couples therapy/marriage counseling, and child & teen therapy.
At Thriveworks, we're dedicated to providing top-tier mental health services that are easily accessible to everyone. With over 340 locations nationwide and flexible online therapy options, our professional therapists are equipped to assist you through any stress, life transitions, or ongoing mental health concerns. We prioritize your convenience and needs by offering flexible scheduling, including evening and weekend appointments, ensuring that you can start your therapy journey as early as this week. Plus, we accept most major insurance plans, making your path to mental health support smoother and more affordable.
Laura has many years of clinical social work and life experiences including the following settings: military, children/teens, schools, family, adult, geriatric, homeless, and jails.
In the past, it was a stigma to have a mental illness or an emotional imbalance. Now it seems to be the norm for most of us to have difficulty finding balance in our increasingly complex world. It is also more mainstream to seek out a therapist to assist with dysfunctions, be they mild, intermediate or chronic. Clients seeking help with Laura Napora, LCSW can come from all walks of life and with an array of problems to work on. If you are looking for a personalized plan based on your circumstances and strengths, looking at small details and also at the "big picture" of your problems, this is your safe place.
Laura has many years of clinical social work and life experiences including the following settings: military, children/teens, schools, family, adult, geriatric, homeless, and jails.
In the past, it was a stigma to have a mental illness or an emotional imbalance. Now it seems to be the norm for most of us to have difficulty finding balance in our increasingly complex world. It is also more mainstream to seek out a therapist to assist with dysfunctions, be they mild, intermediate or chronic. Clients seeking help with Laura Napora, LCSW can come from all walks of life and with an array of problems to work on. If you are looking for a personalized plan based on your circumstances and strengths, looking at small details and also at the "big picture" of your problems, this is your safe place.
GET THE SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY DESERVES.
As a parent myself I understand how overwhelming it can feel to see your child struggling to understand, express, and manage their emotions. I can help your child or adolescent learn to control their emotions and behaviors to benefit the entire family! And the insight and skills gained in therapy will be utilized throughout your child’s lifetime. My approach is integrative, primarily adopting techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, play therapy, and behavior modification. Want to know more? I'd love to connect with you!
GET THE SUPPORT YOUR FAMILY DESERVES.
As a parent myself I understand how overwhelming it can feel to see your child struggling to understand, express, and manage their emotions. I can help your child or adolescent learn to control their emotions and behaviors to benefit the entire family! And the insight and skills gained in therapy will be utilized throughout your child’s lifetime. My approach is integrative, primarily adopting techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, play therapy, and behavior modification. Want to know more? I'd love to connect with you!
Lena Bergman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, CSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Lexington, KY 40509 (Online Only)
Lena previously has worked for the State of Kentucky as a social worker and partnered with families and children to find resources and work through issues the family faced. Lena has been an educator for Bluegrass Community and Technical College for several years teaching in the social work and human services areas. She has adopted two children through foster care and understands how trauma can impact children and families.
Lena previously has worked for the State of Kentucky as a social worker and partnered with families and children to find resources and work through issues the family faced. Lena has been an educator for Bluegrass Community and Technical College for several years teaching in the social work and human services areas. She has adopted two children through foster care and understands how trauma can impact children and families.
Specialized in Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Women Issues, Ageing and Development, Transitional Development (college adjustment), Christian Counseling, Adult ADHD, Unresolved Childhood Trauma, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Parenting and Anger Managment.
Hi, I’m Bilan, and I’ve spent the last 20 years helping people navigate life’s challenges. I work with adults who feel stuck and aren't quite sure where to begin but know they want to make changes in their emotional health. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or this is your first step, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Specialized in Addiction Recovery, Depression, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, Trauma, Women Issues, Ageing and Development, Transitional Development (college adjustment), Christian Counseling, Adult ADHD, Unresolved Childhood Trauma, Family Conflict, Couples Counseling, Parenting and Anger Managment.
Hi, I’m Bilan, and I’ve spent the last 20 years helping people navigate life’s challenges. I work with adults who feel stuck and aren't quite sure where to begin but know they want to make changes in their emotional health. Whether you’ve been in therapy before or this is your first step, I’m here to walk alongside you.
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Family Therapy
What do family therapists do?
A family therapist facilitates the process of understanding and improving how a family functions. The therapist will help family members develop empathy for one another. They’ll seek to understand existing patterns, misunderstandings, and conflicts that arise, in order to help the family arrive at a realistic, unified understanding and develop the coping skills they need to build stronger relationships.
How long does therapy for families take to work?
Therapy manifests differently in every family; a common time frame is 12 weekly sessions, but some families may see improvement after just a few weeks. Families should discuss their goals with the therapist at the beginning of the process and periodically revisit those goals to assess their progress together.
How can you encourage a family member to attend family therapy?
You can encourage family members to attend therapy by expressing with both love and concern the challenges you see and explaining how a therapist could help the family navigate those challenges together. An outside perspective can help everyone feel heard, get on the same page, and develop new skills. If family members are still hesitant, it may be helpful to emphasize that family therapy is short-term—it won’t last forever.
Is therapy for families effective?
Family therapy can significantly improve family dynamics and relationships. Research suggests that family therapy can help individuals understand their role in the family, communicate and solve problems together, reduce conflict and draw boundaries when necessary, and develop coping skills for stressors, major life changes, and mental or physical illnesses within the family.